Controller
DOWN EAST PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Rocky Mount, NC
About the Role
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for working independently to perform the accounting and reporting function for DEPC under the direction of the Operations Director. Performs technical accounting tasks, performs general ledger analysis and reconciliation, and prepares financial reports. Ensures the accuracy of inputting and processing accounting data and reporting. Measures and reports cost of operation to the Operations and Executive Directors. Provides other financial and compliance services as directed.
ABILITIES NEEDED:
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving ability
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills including maintaining detailed and accurate files and records
To work independently
To be a part of a team
To maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to personnel and operations management matters.
To manage multiple tasks and processes simultaneously
Adapt to a changing work environment.
Periodically work extended workdays or weekends.
Operate an automobile and possess a valid driver’s license.
Essential Responsibilities with Related Job Expectation Standards:
Makes recommendations and implements effective policies and procedures to ensure
proper accounting, reporting and internal controls are in place.
a) Follows policies and procedures, promoting productivity and efficiency while being attentive to
deadlines and time pressures.
b) Performs the following accounting services:
Reviews and approves all accounting source documentation, including but not limited to,
accounts payable invoices, cash receipts, and journal entries.
Bid insurance coverage for Director’s & Officer’s, Commercial Liability, Property, Employee
Dishonesty and Workers’ Compensation every three years
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations in the accounting system.
Prepares Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms 1099 and 1096 as needed.
Prepares sales tax claims for refunds.
Prepares the annual financial statements, footnotes and schedules.
Prepares the audit package, and for audits, as required by funder.
Manages monthly and year-end closing processes in a timely and efficient manner.
c) Performs the following human resources services:
Criminal background and credit checks
W-9 and E-Verifications
Maintains personnel file to include initial employment information and all subsequent actions
Bid benefits package at least every three years
Qualifications
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Seven (7) years accounting experience, two years in a nonprofit environment and two years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination
General knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), including accounting rules and regulations promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and procedures utilized in not-for-profit accounting and effective business management.
Broad range of accounting knowledge, including experience with general ledger analysis/reconciliation and financial statement preparation and presentation.
Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems, including general ledger and accounts payable.
Intermediate-level spreadsheet and word processing software skills to include creating finished documents that are professional in appearance.
Supervisory experience
About the Company
How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to: Lori Winstead, Director of Operations, Down East Partnership for Children, at: lwinstead@depc.org.




