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.

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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

Requirements

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