Senior Accountant - Hybrid

Description

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and believes each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.


Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Relay Core Competencies:

Focus on Strengths?


Prioritize Informed Action?


Communicate Clearly?


Champion Disability Inclusion?


Build Supportive Relationships?


JOB SUMMARY


The Senior Accountant performs complex accounting work to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for Relay Resources and its affiliates. This role is responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, supporting the month-end close, audit, and tax processes. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Assistant Controller and broader Finance & Accounting team to maintain internal controls, improve processes, and strengthen financial data integrity across Relay's entities. This position is hybrid - scheduled to work onsite 1-3 days per week, with flexibility based on business needs and team collaboration requirements.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. General Ledger & Close Process

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.

• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes in accordance with GAAP.

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support the preparation of monthly internal financial statements and management reports.

• Assist in budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide explanations for significant changes.

• Prepare schedules and analyses used for leadership and board reporting.

1. Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure proper capitalization and depreciation.

• Record asset additions, disposals, and transfers in compliance with policy.

• Maintain lease schedules and accounting entries in accordance with ASC 842.

1. Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare audit schedules and PBC documentation for the annual audit and Form 990.

• Respond to auditor inquiries and ensure proper documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Support internal control testing and compliance reviews.

1. Accounts Payable & Receivable Review

• Collaborate with A/P and A/R teams to ensure accuracy of recorded transactions.

• Support month-end accruals, revenue recognition, and reconciliations between subledgers and the GL.

• Identify process or control gaps and propose improvements.

1. Process Improvement & System Support

• Support NetSuite ERP optimization and documentation of accounting processes.

• Assist in identifying automation or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing across the Finance & Accounting team.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting in a mid- to large-sized, multi-entity organization.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial statement preparation.

• Proficiency with ERP systems, including journal processing, subledger reconciliations, and report generation.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional logic, and data validation).

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to identify accounting discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend process or system improvements.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences.

• Organization & Time Management: Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Integrity & Accountability: High level of professional ethics, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Certification: Active CPA license or progress toward CPA.

• Industry Experience: Background in nonprofit, social enterprise, or affordable housing accounting (HUD, LIHTC, Section 8) strongly preferred.

• System Experience: Experience using NetSuite, UKG, Yardi or similar ERP and HRIS platforms.

• Audit & Compliance: Prior experience preparing audit workpapers, supporting external auditors, and contributing to unmodified audit opinions.

• Process Improvement: Demonstrated success implementing accounting process enhancements, automations, or ERP optimization initiatives.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to provide guidance and informal coaching to staff accountants and cross-functional partners.