Our client, a well-respected nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their Accounting & Finance team. This role will support financial reporting, grant and fund accounting, audit preparation, budgeting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and reconcile daily financial transactions, general ledger activity, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Prepare month-end and year-end journal entries
- Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, and restricted fund balances
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Analyze financial statements, variances, and supporting schedules
- Support grant and fund accounting, including invoicing, reconciliations, and budget tracking
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines
- Assist with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
- Prepare audit workpapers and support annual audit activities
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense projections
- Support cash flow monitoring and reconciliation of cash and investment accounts
- Partner with department leaders to support financial accountability and reporting accuracy
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of GAAP accounting experience
- Nonprofit and fund accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
