Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support key financial operations and enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the finance function. This role contributes to routine accounting activities, month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, and financial planning while partnering closely with finance leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a practical understanding of process improvement and technology within an accounting environment.

• Support monthly and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Partner with finance leadership and department stakeholders to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities through data analysis and reporting.
• Manage grant-related financial tracking, reporting, and invoicing requirements.
• Coordinate annual audit activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balances for accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes through automation and technology.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or at least five years of directly related accounting experience.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.

• Experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and data management.

• Solid understanding of nonprofit or grant-related accounting practices is preferred.

• Experience using AI tools or technology to improve accounting efficiency is preferred.

• Background supporting audits, budgeting, and financial statement preparation is preferred.

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