Senior Accountant

Overview

• Manage financial operations, including payroll uploads, benefit allocations, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, maintaining schedules for prepaid expenses, insurance, deferred rent, and fixed assets.
• Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor funder payments and assist in audits, supporting compliance and transparency in financial processes.
• Collaborate with team members in a hybrid work environment, balancing independent tasks and teamwork.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting software to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to the organization's financial health by ensuring accurate and efficient accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Upload biweekly payroll data and allocate monthly benefits, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Reconcile quarterly 941 forms and manage monthly accrual entries for accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and update schedules for prepaid expenses, deferred rent, and fixed assets.
• Prepare journal entries and analyze financial information for general ledger accounts.
• Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Monitor funder payments and assist in audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and meet organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and ability to meet deadlines.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.