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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a nonprofit healthcare organization in Columbia, South Carolina in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can keep critical close activities on track during busy month-end and year-end cycles. The position will support core accounting operations, strengthen reconciliation processes, and help maintain accurate financial reporting while partnering with internal teams on workflow improvements.
Job Responsibility
Manage key components of the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and accounting activities are completed accurately
Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and verify that supporting documentation aligns with financial activity
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or outstanding items until they are fully resolved
Complete bank reconciliations and follow up on unreconciled transactions to support clean and timely financial records
Oversee fixed asset accounting responsibilities as work transitions into this position and maintain organized records related to asset activity
Monitor completion of monthly accounting checklists and coordinate with team members to keep deliverables moving efficiently
Use Blackbaud Financial Edge to support day-to-day accounting tasks, reporting, and financial data review
Create and maintain spreadsheet-based analyses using formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables to improve accuracy and visibility
Partner with leadership and internal teams on process improvement efforts, including workflow and automation-related initiatives tied to accounting operations
Requirements
Prior experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role with strong ownership of month-end close activities
Solid background in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation
Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and reviewing balance sheet accounts in detail
Proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge and comfort working within nonprofit accounting environments
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables effectively
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work in a deadline-driven setting
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a high-energy, fast-moving environment