Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

A well-established organization is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in government, education, public sector, or audit who enjoys detailed accounting, financial reporting, and improving processes.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a complex organization, collaborate across departments, and contribute to financial operations that directly support the community.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Stable organization with a strong mission and collaborative culture
• Work within a large and complex financial environment
• High visibility across accounting and operational teams
• Opportunity to improve processes, systems, and internal controls
• Exposure to financial system projects, testing, and implementations
• Strong long-term growth and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work that directly supports the community

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are accurate and complete
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Participate in month-end and year-end close activities
• Support financial reporting, compliance, and audit requirements
• Analyze revenue, expenditures, balance sheet accounts, and other financial activity
• Perform system balancing and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Serve as an accounting resource to internal departments and stakeholders
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and supporting materials
• Provide guidance and training related to accounting procedures and financial systems
• Participate in financial system testing, upgrades, and implementation projects
• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes and internal controls

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience working with large data sets and detailed financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Government or public-sector accounting experience strongly preferred
• Education, government administration, or audit background is highly valued
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and audits
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and evolving environment

💰 Salary: $80K–$98K

If you're a Senior Accountant looking for a stable organization, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute beyond the day-to-day accounting function, we'd love to connect.

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2026