Senior Accountant

Advocates for Human Potential ("AHP") is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting across multiple projects and grants. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to internal teams and external clients. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with strong technical and analytical skills and a deep understanding of general ledger accounting and project finance.

This is a hybrid role with 1 to 3 days in our Sudbury MA office.

• Assist with preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows
• Review reconciliations and conduct project financial analysis
• Assist with annual audit process
• Provide guidance and expertise to the Net Suite implementation process
• Develop and manage budgets for proposals and active projects
• Provide budget planning, monitoring, and reporting to project staff
• Manage monthly invoicing and collections processes for assigned projects
• Fulfill federal and state grant/project financial reporting requirements
• Perform other finance-related tasks and projects, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an accounting or finance department with increasing responsibility or equivalent demonstrable skills and experience. We recognize that valuable experience can be gained through diverse pathways, including non‑traditional roles, intensive project‑based work, or advanced certifications/degrees.
• Experience in public accounting or a similar audit role is a plus. Alternatively, demonstrated expertise in robust internal controls and audit preparation processes will be considered.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
• Experience with Net Suite ERP, Net Suite Suite Projects Pro and Net Suite Budgeting & Planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and responsiveness to deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proactive in identifying issues
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead when needed

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular in-person collaboration with finance and project teams in Massachusetts to support core team functions and relationship-building. We currently ask for a minimum of three days per week in the office while offering flexibility and remote work options for the remaining days.

Work Hours and Expectations: This is a full-time, exempt position. The role is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the standard workweek is 40 hours, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This may include occasional evenings or extended hours during periods of high activity, critical deadlines, or special projects.

Location All work must be performed within the United States or its territories. Employees are required to reside in, and carry out their job responsibilities from, a location within the U.S. or a U.S. territory for the duration of their employment.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AHP is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

AHP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to access or complete any part of the application process, the interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Recruitment team at  Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Disclaimer The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet organizational needs.