Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Nonprofit OrganizationThe Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of the organization, with a primary focus on grant reporting, grant audits, and budgeting. This position manages complex grant requirements, prepares accurate financial reports for funders, supports internal and external audit processes, and contributes to organizational budgeting and forecasting.This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about using financial expertise to support mission-driven work.Salary: $70,000 – $85,000Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare timely and accurate grant financial reports for federal, state, local, and private fundersMonitor grant budgets, spending, and compliance with funding requirementsMaintain detailed grant files, documentation, and audit-ready recordsCoordinate and support grant audits, including gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to auditor inquiriesWork closely with program managers to track grant expenditures and ensure alignment with program goalsAssist with the development of the annual organizational budget and grant-specific budgetsPrepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysesSupport the annual external audit and 990 preparationQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required7-10 years of accounting experience; nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferredStrong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principlesExperience with grant reporting, grant compliance, and audit preparationProficiency with accounting software and ExcelExceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departmentsPreferred TraitsExperience with federal grants (e.g., HUD, HHS, DOJ, SAMHSA)Ability to translate financial information for non-financial staffA proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetEnjoys working in a collaborative, supportive team environment