Senior Accountant

Charleston non-profit organization seeking qualified Senior Accountant to join their team! The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, and the year-end audit financial operations of the organization and its related entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and providing meaningful analysis. The Senior Accountant will prepare financial statements, manage general ledger activities, assist with audits, and analyze revenue sources.

This position requires strong analytical skills, a solid command of technical accounting principles, and experience working with enterprise accounting systems. Prior experience in fund accounting is a plus but not required. This role reports directly to the Controller.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and financial statements.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in the development and management of the annual budgeting process.
• Conduct financial and variance analysis to support business decision-making.
• Maintain and track fixed assets and Construction-in-Progress (CIP) projects.
• Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Oversee subsidiary ledger processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Review and reconcile intercompany and interfund transactions, including preparation of elimination entries, to ensure accurate consolidated reporting across all organization entities.
• Support financial operations across the organization's multi-entity structure.
• Assist with tracking and reporting on grant activity and restricted net assets, ensuring compliance with donor or grantor restrictions and proper fund accounting treatment.
• Monitor cash position and support treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and reporting to the Controller.
• Perform special projects as needed, including but not limited to, annual 1099 and escheatment reporting.
• As needed, provide guidance and support to internal customers on financial matters, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and organization policies.
• Possess a continuous improvement mentality by assisting in improving and documenting accounting processes and procedures.
• Proactively learn and adopt new accounting systems and technology to improve efficiency, including Sage Intacct, Martus,  (Payables and Spend & Expense), ADP, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, planning, budgeting or related roles. Previous public and/or corporate experience required.
• Command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on identifying trends and projections.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Self-motivated with strong critical-thinking skills.