Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced
Senior Accountant with nonprofit industry experience to support the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a hands-on role with responsibility across month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, audit and tax support, budgeting and forecasting, and general accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting activities.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including supporting documentation.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate documentation, and timely processing.
- Support accounting activities related to:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets
- Investments
- Provide supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits.
- Assist with tax reporting and related compliance activities.
- Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
- Assist with budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with process improvements and strengthening accounting controls.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Nonprofit industry accounting experience required.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Experience preparing journal entries and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting.
- Experience supporting external audits and tax reporting.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
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