Senior Accountant

• Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; requires occasional evenings/weekends for events
• $85,000 to $95,000

• The Senior Accountant serves as the primary technical and operational manager for grant accounting, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day fund execution. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this role works in close partnership with Program Directors, HR, and Development to ensure compliant spend-down and meticulous reporting for approximately $6.5 million in revenue across 60 funding streams. The Senior Accountant leads technical audit preparation, reimbursement voucher generation, expenditure tracking, and routine program staff training.
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Finance
• FSLA Status:
  Exempt

• Grant Setup & Monitoring:
  Review grant agreements to master compliance parameters, allowable cost guidelines, and reporting deadlines across all federal, state, and private awards.
• Transaction Approval & Cost Allocations:
  Review and approve daily expenditures charged to grant accounts, verifying allowable costs and approving cost transfers to correct variances.
• Voucher & Invoice Generation:
  Prepare, submit, and reconcile federal, state, and local reimbursement vouchers, ensuring timely cash collections and fund compliance.
• Grant Close-Outs:
  Manage the technical close-out of grant awards, verifying final spend- downs and submitting complete compliance packages.

Technical Audit Preparation & Reconciliations

• SEFA & Audit Schedule Lead:
  Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and compile all supporting schedules for external auditors and agency site visits.
• General Ledger Reconciliations:
  Perform monthly account reconciliations, line-item audits, and grant balance verification to ensure clean financial records for executive reporting.
• Corrective Action Implementation:
  Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Program leads to execute corrective action plans for any compliance or audit findings.

Operational Program Support & Capacity Building

• Day-to-Day Program Advisory:
  Serve as the primary operational contact for Program Directors, providing monthly spend-down reports, budget tracking, and assistance with routine budget amendment requests.
• Grant Compliance Training:
  Design, update, and facilitate training for new and existing staff on grant administration policies, time allocations, and expense documentation.
• Procedural Support:
  Assist the Director of Finance in drafting, refining, and enforcing internal accounting procedures and workflow controls

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and bookkeeping experience within nonprofits, government agencies, or related sectors.
• Regulatory Mastery:
  Demonstrated technical knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, Single Audit standards, and federal/state grant accounting principles.
• Analytical Precision:
  Meticulous attention to detail with proven success managing complex multi-funded program budgets.
• Collaborative
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a supportive, service-oriented approach to assisting program staff.
• Technical Savvy:
  High proficiency in modern accounting software, database management, and advanced Excel functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Travel to other Mujeres office locations.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits

• Medical:
  Multiple PPO and HMO health plans. (employee contribution required).
• Dental & Vision:
  Optional plans.
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement:
  Optional 403(b) plan.
• Vacation:
  Based on years of service.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of 5.83 hours per month for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Personal Days: 5 paid personal days per year (accrued monthly).
• Winter Wellness Days: 3 additional paid days between…