Senior Accountant

About the role

Britebound is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping kids explore career possibilities and prepare for their futures through various initiatives. The Senior Accountant position involves leading the book close process, ensuring financial reporting integrity, and driving continuous process improvement in a growing multi-entity organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, collaborating with third-party accounting service providers and members of Finance team.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules while identifying and resolving accounting issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP (both for-profit and nonprofit accounting standards).
• Partner with FP&A to investigate significant variances and explain financial results.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including wire transfers, ACH payments, and other banking transactions with appropriate controls.
• Maintain and manage banking relationships, including account setup, maintenance, and service optimization.
• Monitor and forecast cash balances across accounts and entities, ensuring adequate funding and efficient cash utilization.
• Partner with external tax advisors to prepare and review the organization’s Form 990 and related filings.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales and use taxes.
• Serve as a key accounting liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Prepare financial statements including footnote disclosures, audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Support implementation of audit recommendations and the strengthening of internal controls.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support subsidiary accounting activities, including consolidations, transfer pricing, and financial/tax reporting.
• Support business combination, acquisition accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
• Research complex accounting and tax matters, prepare technical accounting memoranda, and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting and treasury policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and governance standards.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience operating within a multi-entity organizational structure preferred.
• Background in nonprofit accounting and tax (Form 990) a plus.
• Familiarity with treasury management and cash controls a plus.
• Exposure to business combinations and consolidations a plus.
• Working knowledge of investment accounting a plus.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable leveraging AI and other technology tools to drive efficiency.
• Able to translate numbers into a clear, compelling narrative.
• Demonstrates strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Brings sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exercises sound professional judgment and business acumen.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a highly organized approach to work.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines with ease.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certifications: CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $94,900 - $118,000
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Health and Life Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hybrid Schedule (2 days in office)
• Weekly Lunches
• Commuter Benefits
• Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Company Holiday Break between December 25th and January 1st

Pay

$94,900 - $118,000

Schedule

Hybrid Schedule (2 days in office)