Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting grant compliance, and contributing to budgeting and audit activities. This role requires expertise in fund accounting, donor restrictions, and compliance with GAAP and relevant federal and state regulations for non-profits. The Senior Accountant collaborates with program managers, finance staff, and leadership team to promote financial transparency and responsible stewardship of funds. Key responsibilities include managing the general ledger, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and financial planning efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

1. General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
2. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance analysis and ensure completeness and accuracy.
3. Account Reconciliation: Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
4. Fund Accounting & Grant Management: Manage restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor, grant, and audit requirements. Track expenditures and support financial reporting.
5. Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead the closing processes, ensuring all entries are complete and financials are finalized within set deadlines.
6. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and monitoring the annual budget; provide analysis to ensure financial performance aligns with projections.
7. Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
8. Audit Support: Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
9. Tax Compliance: Support the preparation of tax filings (e.g., income tax, sales tax), ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
10. Fixed Asset Management: Manage fixed assets, including tracking, depreciation, and disposals.
11. Financial Analysis: Deliver financial insights and analysis, including performance metrics, cash flow analysis, and cost control recommendations.
12. Team Leadership: Mentor junior accounting staff, offering training, guidance, and performance feedback.

Other Duties

• Assist the Controller with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Provide ongoing support to the Business Office by responding to fiscal reporting requests from grantors and funders.
• Support all agency needs related to fiscal and administrative audits, as well as cost reporting for contracts and grants.
• Offer financial guidance to program directors and staff to support effective service delivery and ensure compliance with contract and grant requirements.
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