Part Time Senior Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and adaptable Part‑Time Senior Staff Accountant to join our collaborative finance team. In this mission‑driven organization, you will balance technical accounting responsibilities with the flexibility of a dynamic, evolving environment, supporting month‑end close activities, fixed‑asset accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset Accounting (≈20%): Reconcile construction‑in‑progress and work‑in‑progress accounts; capitalize new assets and maintain fixed‑asset records; run and review monthly depreciation calculations; record and maintain fixed‑asset activity within the ERP system; ensure accuracy and compliance of asset schedules and related reporting.
• Month‑End Close & Eliminations (≈35%): Prepare and post month‑end elimination entries; support timely and accurate monthly close processes; reconcile deferred revenue and deferred expense accounts; follow close procedures and maintain supporting documentation.
• Reconciliations & Prepaid Accounts (≈20%): Reconcile prepaid sales commissions and prepaid tour expenses; prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Maintenance & Special Projects (≈15%): Maintain recurring schedules and balance‑sheet reconciliations; assist with accounting projects and process improvements; support evolving departmental needs and cross‑functional initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience supporting month‑end close processes.
• Hands‑on experience with fixed‑asset capitalization and depreciation accounting.
• Experience reconciling deferred revenue and deferred expense accounts.
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliations, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads throughout the month.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA candidate.
• Experience working within a nonprofit organization.
• Experience navigating organizational change and process transitions.

Who You Are

• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team‑oriented environment.
• Flexible and adaptable when priorities shift.
• An effective communicator who collaborates well across departments.

Why Join Us?

• Mission‑Driven Work: Contribute to an organization that makes a meaningful impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, team‑focused environment where communication, partnership, and flexibility are highly valued.
• Opportunity for Growth: Participate in an evolving accounting department with opportunities to contribute, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Work‑Life Flexibility: Recognizing that accounting workloads naturally fluctuate, we value professionals who can balance priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.