Senior Accountant - General Ledger

Overview

This role is for a Senior Accountant, General Ledger responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. The position involves ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables. The Senior Accountant will serve as a technical accounting resource, providing guidance on GAAP-related matters and supporting consistent accounting processes within a multi-entity healthcare nonprofit environment.

Location and Schedule

• Remote within the service area covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
• Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Close

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments with complete supporting documentation
• Own assigned areas of the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and inconsistencies
• Support preparation and validation of monthly and annual financial reporting packages
• Assist with year-end close activities including audit adjustments and finalization of balances

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, aged items, and reconciling differences
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and schedules

Audit & Compliance Support

• Maintain audit-ready workpapers throughout the year
• Prepare schedules and provide supporting documentation for annual audits and Form 990 preparation
• Respond to auditor requests for assigned areas in a timely and organized manner
• Support implementation of audit adjustments and year-end closeout activities

Technical Accounting & Operational Support

• Apply GAAP with working knowledge of nonprofit accounting concepts
• Serve as a technical accounting resource and provide guidance on GAAP-related questions
• Support accounting for grants, contributions, restricted funds, and new programs or entities
• Assist in maintaining consistency in accounting practices across entities
• Identify and support improvements to close and reconciliation processes

Ownership, Quality & Accountability

• Produce accurate, complete work delivered on time
• Take ownership of assigned areas and clearly explain accounting treatment and supporting documentation
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision; escalate when necessary
• Communicate issues, proposed resolutions, and outcomes clearly and concisely
• Follow defined processes while exercising sound judgment

General Expectations

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures including meetings, training, punctuality, and attendance
• Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by the Controller and CFO
• Foster a collaborative work environment by taking initiative, following through on tasks, and identifying solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university plus 2-4 years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience, or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting close processes, and performing variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and produce accurate, supported work with minimal oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and/or healthcare nonprofit environment
• Experience working in multi-entity environments
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $69,000–$89,000, starting salary based on relevant experience and internal equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off and holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

• A complete application includes a cover letter and resume
• Position requires a background check upon job offer
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers factors such as the age of offenses, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness in employment decisions
• No phone calls please
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans

Location

Remote within North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia service area