Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant, Hartford, CT - In Office Position Compensation: $73,000 - $83,000 annually Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will perform a variety of accounting duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and CPA’s accounting, audit, and reporting policies. Responsibilities include maintaining and analyzing general ledger records and budget variances, preparing program and grant reports, ensuring fiscal compliance with contracts, processing accounts receivable and deposits, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and preparing monthly and quarterly grant reports for government and private funders. Position Requirements

• Must work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Must have worked at CPA for at least 60 days to qualify.
• Full‑time onsite presence required (no remote or hybrid option).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, reconciliations, and internal management reporting. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and non‑profit accounting strongly preferred. Self‑motivated individual with effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize work appropriately. Strong emotional intelligence, decision‑making, analytical, computer, and organizational skills. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in a fast‑paced environment. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare monthly and/or quarterly grant and contract reporting. Record journal entries with supporting backup attached. Provide Program Managers and CFO with variance-to-budget analysis and expense/revenue forecasting. Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations. Responsible for Accounts Receivable, including preparing and making deposits bimonthly. Assist CFO with internal financial statements and budgeting. Review and approve purchase orders. Assist with annual audit; year‑end reconciliation of general ledger accounts and manage data/files for outside audit firm. Provide backup to Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrator for purchase orders, weekly check runs, and biweekly payroll as needed. Support the Administrative office with phone coverage and general support. All other duties as assigned. Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, and belonging, working to eliminate unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules, and systems. Special projects as requested. Benefits & Professional Development Community Partners in Action offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) program, and professional development and career opportunities. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We strive to build and maintain an inclusive, equitable workplace where people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds feel they belong. The majority of our staff are diverse and close to half of our Board of Directors are people of color. We are equally committed to having a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures humanity and dignity for those interacting with the system. Company Culture Community Partners in Action is guided by a BEDI culture (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion). Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to affirmative action. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Partners in Action, Inc.