Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff AccountantSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hybrid options available after 90 days.What You'll Be DoingAs a Senior Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in driving financial accuracy, insights, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact position with visibility across the organization, partnering with leadership and supporting strategic decision-making.In this role, you will:Lead the monthly close process, including preparing, reviewing, and approving journal entries and cash and balance sheet reconciliations within Financial Edge NXTPrepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and potential risksConduct budget-to-actual variance analysis, partnering with department leaders to provide clear insights and recommendationsOwn and reconcile complex general ledger accounts, while reviewing work prepared by revenue and treasury.Ensure system alignment across subledgers (fundraising, AP, payroll) and the general ledgerOversee payroll and payroll accounting, including reconciliations to Form 941Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, leading audit preparation and supporting documentationResearch and apply GAAP guidance to ensure compliance across transactionsDrive system optimization and integration, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiencyIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunitiesAct as a backup to the Controller, supporting budgeting and financial planning processesWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking a detail-oriented, analytical accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)5–7+ years of progressive accounting experienceTechnical Skills:Experience with financial systems such as Financial Edge NXT, Raiser's Edge NXT, AvidXchange, PEX, and CentageAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)Core Competencies:Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practicesProven ability to manage complex reconciliations and analyze financial dataExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionallyStrong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skillsAbility to work independently while managing multiple priorities