Senior Accountant

Company: Sunflower Foundation
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Classification: Exempt;
Full-Time
Work Schedule: As agreed and approved upon between employee and supervisor in accordance to normal operating hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Reporting Relationship: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: None
Location: Topeka, KS

The Senior Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the Foundation's financial integrity, operational excellence, and charitable mission through accurate accounting, sound internal controls, timely financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position performs advanced accounting functions, including fund accounting, endowment accounting, financial reporting, payroll support, grant accounting, and compliance monitoring. The Senior Accountant exercises independent judgment while working collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), program staff, and external partners to ensure the Foundation's financial resources are managed responsibly and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

As a key member of the Finance team, the Senior Accountant also supports the Foundation's grantmaking activities by providing financial oversight throughout the grant lifecycle. Responsibilities include assisting with financial due diligence of grant applicants, monitoring grant payments and reporting, supporting grant accounting activities, and collaborating with program staff to ensure financial compliance.

As the Foundation expands its administration of federally funded grants, knowledge of federal grant requirements, allowable costs, internal controls, procurement standards, subrecipient monitoring, financial reporting, and audit readiness is highly desirable.

The Senior Accountant assists the CFO and contributes to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. This position works closely with Foundation leadership, staff, grant recipients, donors, auditors, and other external stakeholders.

The Senior Accountant performs advanced accounting functions while maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with GAAP and Foundation policies.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including vendor setup, W-9 collection, Certificate of Insurance documentation, invoice processing, payment administration, and customer billing.
• Assist with preparation and filing of Forms 1099 in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, grant payable accounts, investment activity, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate fund accounting records, including restricted, unrestricted, and endowment funds.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Compile monthly and annual investment manager reports and summarize Schedule K-1 information.
• Assist the CFO in preparing materials for Finance Committee and Board meetings, including agendas, financial reports, meeting materials, minutes, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Support the Foundation's system of internal controls designed to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor compliance with organizational financial policies and accounting procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff responsible for cash collections and ensure adherence to established cash handling and deposit procedures.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and year-end adjusting entries.
• Assist with preparation of the annual IRS Form 990 and other required regulatory filings.
• Assist with maintaining documentation necessary for financial statement audits and, when applicable, Single Audits.

• Work with staff to complete due diligence on applications and draft grant agreements and…