Senior Accountant

About the role

Seeking a Senior Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization with multiple government and private funding sources. This position will replace a retiring team member and play a key role in fund accounting, financial reporting, audits, and compliance.

What you'll actually do

• Manage full-cycle accounting for grants, contracts, vouchers, and private funding sources

• Prepare financial statements and maintain GAAP-compliant records

• Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors

• Handle account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close

• Monitor program revenue and expenses and ensure proper grant reporting

• Support budgeting and financial reporting efforts

• Mentor junior accounting staff and collaborate with AP, Payroll, and Budget teams

• Assist with accounting process improvements and future system implementations

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and audit processes

• Experience with grants and compliance reporting

• Proficiency with accounting systems;
FundEZ, PASSport, or Sage Intacct a plus

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

For a faster response, please send over your most up-to-date resume to  If this opportunity isn't the right fit, I'd greatly appreciate any referrals you may have within your network.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Liz Santana