Senior Accountant

About JFF For more than 40 years, JFF has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and workforce. We design and scale innovative solutions, influence policy and practice, and build powerful partnerships so that learners and workers have the skills, resources, and credentials they need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. Together with our partners, we work to improve labor market outcomes for youth and adults who face systemic barriers to economic mobility. JFF operates at the national, state, and local levels, helping to connect education, workforce, and economic development within regions of all sizes. Our staff are based across the United States, working primarily remotely with offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA. Our work is powered by a broad network of partners and funders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all committed to advancing economic opportunity. Equal Employment Opportunity at JFF Inclusion, belonging, and well‑being are core to JFF’s North Star and mission. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well‑being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and career advancement opportunities for all. JFF is a fair chance employer and, in alignment with our North Star, we hire based on qualifications, experience, and are committed to fair opportunity for all qualified candidates – including those without a 4‑year degree or formally incarcerated individuals. About the Position Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is a key player on the Finance team. The role involves managing a breadth of accounting activities, including bi‑weekly payroll review and allocation, general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, revenue recognition, cost allocations and re‑classifications, month‑end close, and year‑end audit preparation. Responsibilities Conduct thorough reviews of bi‑weekly payroll and serve as a backup for payroll processing in collaboration with the accounting team. Provide support in the collection, validation, and consolidation of payroll input data in preparation for bi‑weekly payroll processing. Manage and support the reconciliation of multiple bank and investment accounts. Process bi‑weekly payroll allocation entries and accruals, prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and audit schedules. Monitor and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting controls over procurement, payroll, receipts, disbursements, and other processes. Maintain fixed‑asset and associated depreciation schedules. Prepare monthly journal entries and ensure proper recording and tracking of new purchases and disposals. Prepare journal entries and collect, analyze, and summarize account information for monthly and year‑end closing including prepaid entries, accruals, re‑classes, and others. Manage and maintain lease schedules ensuring proper amortization of right‑of‑use assets. Perform indirect cost recovery and process other cost allocations across the organization. Prepare the federal drawdowns, reconcile federal revenue and expenses, and assist in preparation of SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards). Manage state registrations and other organization filings. Collaboration Respond to inquiries from finance leadership, finance colleagues, and other program managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests. Assist with preparation of financial reporting to donors and other statutory financial reports. Assist with annual audit requests, resource gathering, and recommended follow‑through. Provide accounting support and collaborate closely with grants stewards team and finance business partners on grants reports and analysis. Partner with grants steward team to review and prepare re‑classification entries to ensure proper reporting of expenses to individual awardees and ensure proper documentation is received. Process Improvement Partner with the Senior Director of Accounting and the Accounting Manager on updates to processes and policies. Support maintenance and enhancements of the integrated financial management system, NetSuite. Monitor and help support compliance around different accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, federal award expenditure and accounts receivables, in alignment with organizational policies, procedures and federal regulations. Qualifications Experience with accounting, payroll, and reconciliations, preferably within a fast‑paced nonprofit environment; typically 5–10 years of professional experience at the Senior Manager level. 3–4 years of accounting experience in nonprofit organizations; background working with federal and state grant programs is ideal. Deep experience with NetSuite or a similar accounting system, with expertise using Microsoft Excel or other reporting systems. Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and not‑for‑profit/fund accounting or cost accounting. Ability to multitask, work under ambiguous environments, and meet deadlines to accomplish key financial goals. Experience supporting and analyzing best practices to ensure compliance across accounting functions. Strong communication skills and customer‑service approach when working with staff members and external stakeholders, including handling confidential matters. Track record of success functioning independently and as part of cross‑functional teams. High energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, applying core values across all areas of work. Awareness of performance impact within the cultural context of the organization. Active listener who communicates clearly, openly, and respectfully, verbally, in writing, or when facilitating. Leverages professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in accounting and grow subject‑matter expertise. Benefits and Compensation The hiring range for this role is $80,000 – $100,000 annually, aligned with JFF’s Senior Manager salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries will be determined based on a combination of relevant experience and market demands. JFF offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice, and opportunities for professional development. Employees may work remotely, in a hybrid model, or from one of our offices in Boston, Oakland, or Washington, DC. Employment Details Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer‑visa sponsorship or open to F‑1 student visa holders. #J-18808-Ljbffr