Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing a broad range of accounting and financial operations functions in support of the organization’s mission. Working in a collaborative environment, this position partners closely with Finance team members and program leadership to achieve the organization’s financial goals, maintain accurate financial reporting, and ensure effective stewardship of resources.

• Play a key role in supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and recording journal entries for prepaids, allocations, intercompany transactions, and accruals.
• Maintain general ledger account reconciliations and supporting documentation accurately and in a timely manner, such as occupancy square footage, right‑of‑use (ROU) leases, and fixed assets schedules.
• Reconcile bank, investment, and endowment accounts; research and resolve variances and ensure related balances, activity, and general ledger entries are accurate.
• Support finance‑related pre‑award and post‑award grant functions, including maintaining organized electronic grant and contract files, funding trackers, and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Collaborate with Finance team members and program leadership to analyze financial activity and support the appropriate, timely use of grant and other funding sources.
• Support the annual financial statement audits, other audits, and regulatory filings, including preparing information for annual Form 990 filings for the organization’s multiple entities.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and analysis of the annual operating budget.
• Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts and ensuring the ongoing integrity of the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives, technology enhancements, and the implementation of accounting best practices.
• Participate in and, as appropriate, lead special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other assignments.
• Cross‑train with Finance team members and provide coverage during absences; coordinate leave schedules to ensure continuous departmental coverage; and mentor junior accounting staff by providing guidance, training, and technical expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB accounting standards and the ability to apply them in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience with automated accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Experience with budgeting, electronic billing, and data management systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage accounting functions within a complex organizational structure with multiple entities, funding sources, and revenue streams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to successfully navigate competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust priorities as organizational needs evolve.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organization.

• Travel between office locations, including navigating walkways, stairs, and elevators as needed.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work‑life benefits.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.