Senior Accountant

Overview

• Lead financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies in a dynamic hybrid work environment.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, maintaining schedules for expenses, insurance, deferred rent, and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor funder payments and support audits to uphold compliance and transparency in financial processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve accounting practices.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting software to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to the organization's financial health by implementing effective accounting strategies.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Upload biweekly payroll data and allocate monthly benefits, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Reconcile quarterly 941 forms and manage monthly accrual entries for accurate 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, meeting deadlines effectively.
• Monitor funder payments and assist in audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and achieve organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a 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.