Senior Accountant

GHJ

$78K — $85K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • At least five years of progressive accounting experience
  • Previous supervisory or team-lead experience
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience with nonprofit or government reporting preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting activities
  • Review general ledger and journal entries, ensuring accuracy
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and conduct variance analyses
  • Support annual budgeting and prepare government invoices
  • Coordinate with auditors and assist with tax-return schedules
  • Review payroll and vendor payments for accuracy
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Supportive finance leadership
  • Engagement with a mission-driven organization
  • Potential for career advancement
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and provide guidance to the accounting team. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong financial reporting experience and prior supervisory or team-lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting activities
  • Review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, cost allocations, revenue entries, and variance analyses
  • Support annual budgeting and prepare government invoices and expenditure reports
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with tax-return schedules
  • Review payroll, employee accruals, vendor payments, and ACH payment files
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and funder requirements
  • Provide guidance, training, and oversight to accounting team members
  • Partner with finance leadership to improve accounting procedures and processes


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • At least five years of progressive accounting experience
  • Previous supervisory, team-lead, or staff-development experience
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience with nonprofit, fund accounting, government reporting, or grant-funded organizations is highly preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting and payroll systems
  • Sage 100 and Paylocity experience is a plus
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently


$78,500 - $85,000 a year

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