Senior Accountant

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and provide guidance to the accounting team. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong financial reporting experience and prior supervisory or team-lead responsibilities.Responsibilities:

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting activities

Review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities

Prepare monthly financial statements, cost allocations, revenue entries, and variance analyses

Support annual budgeting and prepare government invoices and expenditure reports

Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with tax-return schedules

Review payroll, employee accruals, vendor payments, and ACH payment files

Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and funder requirements

Provide guidance, training, and oversight to accounting team members

Partner with finance leadership to improve accounting procedures and processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous supervisory, team-lead, or staff-development experience
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with nonprofit, fund accounting, government reporting, or grant-funded organizations is highly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting and payroll systems
• Sage 100 and Paylocity experience is a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

 

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