Senior Accountant

Overview

This Accounting role supports the Vice President and Accounting Manager with the department’s fiscal and operational needs and the organization’s overall requirements. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and effective execution of accounting tasks, as well as timely completion of key reporting and close activities.

Department: Accounting
Accountability: Vice President, Accounting Manager
Location: Atlanta, Georgia or Virtual

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the finance and accounting team to develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of forecasting, providing insights and guidance to the finance team and senior management.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and guidelines specific to non-profit organizations.
• Analyze financial information and report findings to leadership.
• Assist with monthly forecasting of revenue and cash collections.
• Ensure revenue recognition is in accordance with executed MOU agreements.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile cost allocations.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial transparency and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Sage Intacct accounting software experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years accounting experience, with 2+ years in non-profit accounting required.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Elevated level of integrity and a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.