Senior Accountant

Overview

• The Senior Accountant role offers a dynamic opportunity to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards within a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain accurate financial records and support organizational goals through detailed analysis and reporting.
• Engage in diverse accounting tasks, including payroll uploads, benefit allocations, and reconciliation processes.
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Support audits and compliance activities, enhancing the organization's financial integrity and transparency.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
• Leverage nonprofit accounting experience to contribute to impactful financial management strategies.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Upload biweekly payroll and allocate monthly benefits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform monthly accrual entries and reconcile over 20 bank accounts to maintain financial accuracy.
• Update schedules for prepaid expenses, insurance, deferred rent, fixed assets, and other financial items.
• Prepare journal entries and analyze financial information for general ledger accounts.
• Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities efficiently.
• Monitor funder payments and assist in annual and program-specific audits.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and deadlines.
• Utilize accounting software and Excel to optimize financial processes and reporting.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with 7 years preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, including nonprofit accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills, is essential.
• Experience with accounting software systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to compile and analyze financial information for accurate reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.