Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support accurate, compliant financial operations for a mission-driven organization in Seattle, Washington. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens reporting quality, and helps ensure financial records align with nonprofit and grant-related standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end accounting activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and timely close of the general ledger.

• Prepare and review reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and key income statement activity to maintain reliable financial reporting.

• Support consolidated reporting by reconciling intercompany balances and confirming that statements reflect only external-facing financial activity.

• Assist with annual financial audits, tax reporting requirements such as Form 990, and reviews conducted by government agencies or funding sources.

• Apply nonprofit fund accounting principles in day-to-day work, including treatment of restricted funds, net asset activity, and related compliance obligations.

• Oversee credit card and employee expense processes, ensuring submissions, coding, and reimbursements are handled accurately and on schedule.

• Evaluate financial and operational data, identify unusual trends or discrepancies, and present findings through clear written summaries and reporting visuals.

• Serve as an accounting resource to program teams and finance support staff by offering guidance on policies, procedures, and financial best practices.

• Help maintain compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, including standards tied to grants and Uniform Guidance.

• Build effective working relationships across departments and represent the finance function professionally with internal and external partners.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $87,000.

Benefits:

M/D/V

Life and Disability insurance

401k with match

3 weeks PTO

13 paid holidays

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in senior-level accounting work, including general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement support.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant-related compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with audit preparation and supporting external auditors or agency reviewers.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system, along with strong spreadsheet and reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, investigate variances, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach to cross-functional collaboration.