Senior Accountant

A bit about us:

We're a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through community-based programs and support services. Our organization has built a strong reputation for making a meaningful impact while maintaining sound financial stewardship. We're seeking a Senior Accountant who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment where accounting plays a critical role in supporting programs that positively affect thousands of individuals and families each year.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation
Outstanding health, dental, and vision benefits
Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Stable, mission-driven organization
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a direct community impact
• Strong work/life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Highly visible role with growth potential

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This individual will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records while supporting budgeting, grant reporting, audits, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has strong analytical skills, and thrives in an organization where financial accuracy directly supports an important mission.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor grant expenditures and assist with grant reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable funding requirements.
• Support annual financial statement audits and Single Audits.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules.
• Analyze financial data and explain variances.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with cash management and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with program leadership regarding financial reporting.
• Support special projects and management requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with month-end close
• Financial reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Preferred Qualifications
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Grant accounting experience
• Fund accounting experience
• Experience supporting external audits
• Experience with Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, Blackbaud, or similar ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Grant accounting experience
• Fund accounting experience
• Experience supporting external audits
• Experience with Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, Blackbaud, or similar ERP systems

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