Senior Accountant, Finance Systems

Overview

This role is for a Senior Accountant, Finance Systems position supporting the finance team. The primary focus is finance systems administration and process improvement, while also contributing to key accounting responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience and hands-on experience implementing, supporting, or optimizing an ERP system, preferably Sage Intacct or NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Finance Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a primary resource for the organization’s ERP system, including ongoing administration, configuration, testing, and user support.
• Design integrations between the ERP system (once implemented) and operational systems, including Fonteva, ADP, and Ramp.
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, and optimization projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve workflow efficiency.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and system-generated financial information.
• Lead adoption of new finance processes by communicating changes, supporting users, and promoting best practices.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and system documentation to support consistent, scalable finance operations.
• Partner with internal departments to improve business processes through technology.
• Document accounting procedures and system workflows to strengthen internal controls and ensure consistency.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that improve productivity and data quality.

Accounting Operations

• Assist with full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Process and oversee accounts payable transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable, customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Support annual financial statement audits and other compliance reporting by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of GAAP and the monthly close process.
• Experience supporting, implementing, or administering an ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP implementations, data migrations, or system integrations.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or other ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing automated workflows and improving accounting processes.
• Knowledge of reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, or data visualization software.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance resources
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Eligibility is subject to plan terms and employment status

Location

• Remote

FLSA Status

• Exempt

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.