Senior Accountant

OUR MISSION BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy OUR VISION BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity. To learn more about BRICK, please visit https://www.bricknetworks.org/  Overview Role: The BRICK Charter Management Organization is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Finance Generalist to join our lean but high-performing finance team. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across all BRICK entities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing month-end close, consolidatingfinancials, supervising AP, and maintaining rigorous internal controls. Success in the role is measured by the metrics below: 6-Month Success Metrics1.     Closes monthly books across all entities by the 10th business day, fully reconciled with <2% error rate.2.     Prepares accurate budget-to-actual reports by the 15th business day, including clear variance explanations.3.     Reduces reliance on external consultants for standard close processes, taking full ownership of monthly close.4.     Keeps all reconciliations current and audit schedules up-to-date, cutting prep time for auditors by at least 25%. Annual Success Metrics1.     Completes year-end close within 30 days post fiscal year-end, with reconciliations fully tied out.2.     Supports a clean audit (unmodified opinion) with no significant deficiencies.3.     Identifies and implements at least three process improvements that streamline month-end close, reporting, or internal controls.   Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:·       Perform monthly and quarterly closings across five entities (GAAP and fund accounting environments).·       Lead general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations (bank, credit card (inter-company).·       Prepare and consolidate financial statements and reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.·       Coordinate and prepare audit schedules and work papers for annual audits and compliance reporting.·       Review and post bi-monthly payroll into accounting system to ensure proper tracking of gross salaries for the payroll period.·       Support AP Specialist and guide bookkeeping activities.·       Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of grants or restricted funds.·       Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and organizational policies.·       Maintain the chart of accounts and manage QuickBooks Online configurations across entities.·       Support process improvement efforts and documentation of standard operating procedures.·       Liaise with consultants, auditors, and external contractors.·       Review and post bi-monthly payroll into the accounting system to ensure proper tracking of gross salaries for the payroll period.·       Other duties as assigned 
Qualifications:·       Strong technical accounting background and experience with multi-entity consolidations.·       QuickBooks Online proficiency is essential.·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.·       High attention to detail and a commitment to producing error-free work.·       Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.·       Achievement Focus – Sets high standards, follows through on objectives, and exceeds expectations.·       Communication – Clearly expresses financial data and