Senior Accountant

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant 
PROGRAM: Finance
LOCATION: Orms St
FULL TIME: Full Time
SALARY RANGE: $76,544.00 - $95,180.00 Salary/year
 

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.
 

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Play a key role in supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, including, though not 
limited to, 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.
 

Qualifications: 
• 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.
 

Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:
• 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.
 

HOW TO APPLY:
• Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org 
• Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for Senior Accountant
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