Senior Accountant

Position Description

The Senior Accountant will be engaged in multiple areas related to financial recording, reporting, and analysis. This position will work closely with the Fund Accounting Manager and Controller to ensure accurate recording and timely distribution of financial and donor statements/reports. Depending on experience, this position may work with the VP of Finance and Administration in the areas of human resources, enterprise risk management, and financial analysis.

• Coordinate with Development and Grants teams in the review, approval, and set-up of various funds.
• Facilitate the grant payment process working closely with Grants team to ensure grant recommendations are processed accurately and timely.
• Deposit checks and cash received into appropriate bank account, post all financial transactions to general ledger, and ensure gift records match bank records.
• Prepare various investment reconciliations and reports, including donor/agency statements.
• Assist with the recording and maintenance of accounting information for the Foundation, coordinate all period-end close processes (month, quarter, and year), and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Participate with Finance Team in preparing and analyzing budget and external audit/tax work papers and reports.
• Benchmark Foundation financial activities, creating financial reports/charts, both one-time and historical.
• Proactively work with staff to develop more efficient procedures and recommend workflow enhancements.
• Collaborate and support other departments in their organizational goals, objectives, and reporting.
• Other special projects and duties, including providing backup for other Finance staff, as requested.

Salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000