Senior Accountant

Job Details

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $45 - $50 per hour

• Lead endowment accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and investment activity tracking
• Manage fund accounting and unitization reporting, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation of endowed funds
• Prepare financial reporting packages, including statements of activities, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
• Support development of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, partnering with finance leadership
• Own month-end and year-end close processes related to investments, pledges, and restricted funds
• Prepare roll forward schedules for pledges, charitable gift instruments (e.g., annuities, trusts), and donor-restricted net assets
• Assist with grant reporting, including compliance and financial tracking
• Coordinate year-end audit activities, including preparation of supporting schedules, footnotes, and audit deliverables
• Prepare and support Form 990 and other regulatory filings in coordination with leadership
• Maintain debt and cash activity schedules, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation with external statements
• Develop and enhance internal controls and process improvements, including automation opportunities
• Generate reports and perform variance analysis using a cloud-based ERP system

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within nonprofit, foundation, or fund accounting environments
• Experience with investment accounting, endowments, or restricted funds highly preferred
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards for nonprofits and regulatory filings (Form 990)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical mindset
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines