Senior Accountant

Job Description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with nonprofit industry experience to support the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a hands-on role with responsibility across month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, audit and tax support, budgeting and forecasting, and general accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes , ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries , including supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations .
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements .
• Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate documentation, and timely processing.
• Support accounting activities related to:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Fixed Assets
• Investments
• Provide supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits .
• Assist with tax reporting and related compliance activities .
• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting .
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with process improvements and strengthening accounting controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Nonprofit industry accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation .
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax reporting.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.