Senior Accountant Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA,Accounting

Support the Director of Finance in maintaining accurate, timely, compliant, and effective financial operations
Perform and oversee daily accounting functions, staff and cost allocations, grant financial management and reporting, funder compliance, and contract billing
Lead the month-end close process, account analysis and reconciliations, accounting research, and financial statement preparation
Coordinate financial grant monitoring visits and the annual audit
Track grant funds; develop and monitor grant budgets; account for grant revenues and expenses; and ensure accurate, timely financial and grant reporting
Provide operational continuity and help keep the Finance team on track when the Director of Finance is unavailable
Oversee grant- and contract-related financial accounting
Perform post-award financial administration, including budget and expenditure analysis, invoicing, financial reporting, labor-distribution changes, account reconciliations, rebudgeting, and closeout activities
Monitor financial compliance, spending levels, burn rates, billing status, and remaining balances for grants and contracts
Develop grant budgets and prepare financial reports, invoices, and supporting documentation
Assist with administrative, operational, and programmatic budgeting
Lead payroll allocation review, forecasting, and monitoring
Coordinate the monthly close process and prepare and post month-end journal entries
Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items
Perform account analysis and accounting research to support financial reporting and compliance
Assist with financial statement preparation and related schedules, reports, and analyses
Review transactions, allocations, and documentation for accuracy, coding, and compliance
Follow up with vendors and internal staff to obtain missing invoices and supporting information
Serve as backup to the Director of Finance and help supervise and coordinate Finance staff during the Director’s absence
Review finance work and records and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, internal controls, documentation, and retention requirements
Coordinate funder monitoring visits, financial reviews, and the annual audit
Serve as a resource and liaison for staff with accounting questions and finance-related requests
Provide training, mentorship, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, interns, and volunteers
Identify and implement process improvements
Maintain organized, complete, and confidential financial records
Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
At least three years of nonprofit accounting experience
Knowledge of general accounting principles, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience managing grant and contract finances, including budget monitoring, expense allocations, invoicing, reporting, and compliance
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong working knowledge of Quick Books or comparable accounting software
Excellent organizational, recordkeeping, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment
Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and high-quality customer service
Preferred:
Experience with federal, state, local government, and private grant compliance and reporting
Preferred:
Experience preparing for or supporting external audits, funder monitoring visits, or financial reviews
Preferred:
Experience developing grant budgets and…