Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Provide oversight and guidance to the accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice review, approvals, and payment processing.

Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts.

Process and track wire transfers, ACH payments, and approve reimbursements.

Month-end and year-end closings; assist with reconciliations and audit preparation.

Provide oversight and guidance AR / AP Specialist in regards vendor records, W-9s, and support 1099 filings.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational accounting policies.

Administer biweekly / (bimonthly) payroll in coordination with HR and payroll provider.

Track deductions, employer contributions, and employee benefit cost shares.

Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and labor law compliance.

Provide oversight and guidance to the Grant Administrator on restricted fund tracking, invoicing, and reporting.

Ensure timely and accurate coding of grant revenues and expenses.

Assist with preparation of financial reports for funders and management.

Support implementation of financial systems, workflows, and internal controls.

Respond to staff inquiries regarding reimbursements, policies, and processes.

Contribute to developing and maintaining operations manuals and SOPs.

Partner with IT / Operations team on systems affecting financial data and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5-10 years of experience in accounting / finance operations, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Knowledge of GAAP, payroll compliance, and fund accounting.

Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, MIP, Sage Intacct) and expense / payroll systems (e.g., Paychex, ADP, Gusto).

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Ability to balance hands-on tasks with oversight responsibilities.

Month End Close, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, Quickbooks Online, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, Annual External Audit, Audit, Audit Compliance, Grant Management, Federal Grant, Tax - Form 990, Budget Management, Budgeting - Forecasting, Managing Budgets, Fund Accounting - Non-Profit, ADP - Payroll, Annual Audited Financial Statements, Audit - Financial, Form 1099, General Ledger System