Senior Accountant

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Senior Executive Recruiter | Accounting and Finance | LHH | Greater Philadelphia and Central/Southern New Jersey LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join the accounting and finance team at a mission-driven nonprofit school. This role is critical to maintaining the financial health and transparency of the organization and will be responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Own the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing insights and supporting documentation for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring proper coding, timely processing, and reconciliation of transactions. Oversee payroll accounting, including coordination with payroll providers, reconciliation of payroll entries, and compliance with tax and benefit reporting. Lead preparation of Form 990 and other nonprofit-specific filings, working closely with external auditors and tax professionals. Support annual audits and grant reporting requirements, maintaining organized records and documentation. Collaborate with school leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in nonprofit or education sectors. Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting. Experience with payroll systems and nonprofit tax filings (Form 990). Proficiency in accounting software and Excel; experience with QuickBooks Online Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment. Compensation: $70,000- $90,000 Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision PTO is offered on an accrual basis Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law If you are interested in this position or any other Accounting and Finance career opportunities, please apply and contact Kellie Sclafani at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance Industries Non-profit Organizations and Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LHH by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Accountant” roles. Fort Washington, PA $60,000.00-$70,000.00 4 days ago Spring House, PA $50,000.00-$60,000.00 3 weeks ago Horsham, PA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago Montgomery County, PA $85,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks ago East Greenville, PA $100,000.00-$108,000.00 3 weeks ago Blue Bell, PA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 month ago Montgomery County, PA $75,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week ago Horsham, PA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago King of Prussia, PA $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week ago Montgomery County, PA $85,000.00-$110,000.00 4 hours ago Plymouth Meeting, PA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 days ago Gladwyne, PA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Bryn Mawr, PA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr