Senior Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Hybrid - Massachusetts - Boston, MA 02129Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $57,528.00 - $77,622.00 SalaryJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Remote/HybridCalling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team!

 

The Senior Accountant supports the AMC’s financial operations through ownership of complex general ledger accounting, month end close activities, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordance with organizational policies and accounting standards. The role is responsible for key accounting areas including restricted funds, endowment, investments, capital assets, compliance filings, and audit support, and works cross functionally to strengthen processes, internal controls and the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. 

 

 

This is a hybrid position, and candidates must be within commuting distance of the Boston office. 

The role may also require flexibility during periodic peak workloads, particularly during monthly close, audits, and reporting cycles.

 

What You'll Be Doing at AMC

Core Accounting and Financial Reporting 


Lead assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly and year end close processes, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and analyses  



Support accounting and reporting of revenue across programs and systems 



Ensure that accounting is performed in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and accounting standards 



Identify accounting issues and recommend resolutions 



Ensure documentation supports audit and control requirements 



Evaluate accounting workflows and internal controls; recommend and implement process, system and technological improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and consistency 



Develop and/or maintain accounting procedures and documentation for assigned areas 



Manage assigned responsibilities accurately and within established timelines, escalating issues and competing priorities as needed 


 

Investments 


Manage the investment inbox and maintain organized, audit ready investment documentation 



Coordinate the processing, funding, and tracking of capital calls and related investment activity 



Record quarterly investment activity and maintain key reconciliations, including investment rollforwards and investment cash activity 


 

Accounting for restricted funds 


Manage restricted fund balances in accordance with donor intent and record releases from restriction accurately and timely 



Coordinate with accounting, development, and program teams to support proper recording and use of restricted funds and provide timely balance updates to stakeholders 



Maintain endowment schedules, including fund documentation and purpose, spending classifications, and allocation of investment income 



Support and advance efforts to enhance expense tracking for all restricted funds, including grants, and provide budget managers with meaningful, accurate reports 


 

AMC Published Books  


Record and reconcile monthly accounting activity related to book distribution operations 



Prepare biannual royalty reports and coordinate timely royalty payments 



Maintain book inventory accounting and related reconciliations to ensure accurate balances and reporting 


 

Capital Projects and Fixed Assets 


Manage accounting for capital projects, including assigning project codes, monitoring activity, performing reconciliations, and maintaining reports for management use 



Maintain the fixed asset ledger and related depreciation schedules, ensuring additions, disposals, and transfers are recorded accurately and timely 


 

Audit and Compliance Support 


Coordinate assigned aspects of the annual financial statement audit, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables 



Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for Form 990 and other compliance filings, including tracking lobbying activities and related disclosures 



Prepare and support timely compliance filings for local, state, and federal agencies 


 

Cross‑Functional & Operational Support 


Provide cross training and backup support for cash receipts and accounts payable processes, as needed 



Provide guidance, training or review support to less experienced accounting staff, as assigned 



Serve as an accounting resource to de