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The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the Finance team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting organizational decision-making. This contract-to-hire role is ideal for a mission-driven professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience in nonprofit finance, fund accounting, and grant compliance.
Job Responsibility:
General Ledger Oversight — Maintain and reconcile all GL accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards
Month-End Close — Lead monthly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations
Financial Reporting — Prepare internal and external financial statements, dashboards, and management reports
Grant & Contract Accounting — Track restricted funds, prepare grant budgets, monitor spending, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements
Budget Development — Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting
collaborate with program leaders to analyze variances
Audit Preparation — Serve as a primary liaison during annual audits
prepare schedules, documentation, and reconciliations
Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight — Review AP/AR transactions, ensure proper coding, and maintain vendor and donor records
Cash Management — Monitor cash flow, prepare cash projections, and reconcile bank accounts
Payroll Review — Review payroll allocations, benefits, and related journal entries
Internal Controls — Strengthen financial controls, documentation, and compliance processes
System & Process Improvement — Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows and reporting
Blackbaud Financial Edge — Utilize the system for reporting and GL management (experience preferred but not required)
Cross-Department Collaboration — Partner with program, development, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or CPA-track preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a nonprofit environment
Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and restricted revenue
Advanced proficiency in Excel
experience with Blackbaud, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar systems
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Nice to have:
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is preferred but not required
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance