Senior Accountant

Overview

• Drive financial operations and strategic planning within a dynamic organization, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Engage in diverse accounting responsibilities, including payroll management, benefit allocations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support audits and compliance activities, enhancing transparency and maintaining adherence to accounting standards.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting software to streamline reporting and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational financial objectives and drive impactful strategies.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Play a key role in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial data to support informed decision-making and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage biweekly payroll uploads and allocate monthly benefits with precision and efficiency.
• Perform monthly accrual entries and reconcile multiple bank accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Update schedules for prepaid expenses, insurance, deferred rent, and fixed assets regularly.
• Prepare journal entries and analyze financial data for general ledger accounts comprehensively.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor funder payments and assist in program-specific and annual audits diligently.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to accounting standards and organizational deadlines.
• Utilize accounting software and advanced Excel functions to optimize reporting and operational workflows.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with 7 years preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, including nonprofit accounting practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills, is essential.
• Experience with accounting software systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to compile and analyze financial data for accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate and present findings.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.