Senior Accountant

Join Our TeamLocation: Mattapoisett, MA Schedule: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) Pay: $70,000-$72,000The Nemasket Group is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and collaborative Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the financial health of our mission-driven nonprofit organization by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial operations and reporting.Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant will lead the monthly close process, prepare financial reports, support annual audits, manage expense allocations, reconcile accounts, and help strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the monthly accounting close processPrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedulesManage expense allocation methodologies and reportingPrepare monthly financial statements and variance analysesSupport annual audits, tax filings, and compliance activitiesMaintain accurate general ledger recordsReview payroll-related accounting activityCross-train and provide backup support for accounts receivable and billing functionsDevelop and improve accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controlsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field requiredMinimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experienceExperience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit supportStrong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices preferredAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience with QuickBooks, Paychex, and other financial systems preferredStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsSenior Accountant Filter QuestionsInstead of a cover letter, we ask candidates to respond to the following questions. This helps us better understand your experience and approach, while keeping the application process focused and efficient. Please keep responses concise. We expect this to take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.1. What specifically interests you about working at The Nemasket Group and this Senior Accountant role?2. Briefly describe your most relevant accounting role and the accounting responsibilities you personally owned. Please include your experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.3. Describe your nonprofit accounting experience, including the types of organizations and funding sources you have worked with. Please note any experience with government-funded or reimbursement-based programs, Medicaid, state contracts, or grants.4. Describe your experience with expense or cost allocations. What types of costs have you allocated, and across what types of programs, departments, funding sources, or cost centers?5. Describe your experience supporting an annual audit. What portions of the audit preparation process were you personally responsible for?What We OfferMeaningful work that changes livesSupportive, mission-driven team culturePaid trainingOpportunities for advancementBenefits include: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Additional Insurance Options AvailableBenefits:Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance