Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Remote (Phoenix Metro Area Only) Vaco is partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization to hire a Senior Accountant. This organization has been making an impact nationally for more than 25 years and is currently investing in its finance team under new leadership. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with accounting leadership, support complex federal grant activity, improve processes, and help strengthen the organization's accounting function during an exciting period of growth and transformation. What stands out about this role?Fully remote opportunity with a stable 40-hour workweekPlay a key role in helping a new CFO build and strengthen the accounting departmentExposure to federal grant accounting and Uniform Guidance complianceOpportunity to drive process improvements and enhance accounting operationsMission-driven organization focused on improving educational outcomes nationwideHigh level of visibility and collaboration with finance leadershipStrong work-life balance and positive leadership team ResponsibilitiesMaintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of accounting transactionsLead monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliationsSupport month-end and year-end close activitiesSupervise and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvementOversee accounts payable functions, expense coding, payment processing, and fixed asset trackingManage employee expense reimbursements and company credit card activityPartner with internal stakeholders on cash receipts and related accounting processesAssist with federal grant drawdowns and compliance with Uniform Guidance requirementsSupport annual audit preparation, financial statement reporting, tax filings, and auditor requestsPrepare financial analyses and ad hoc reporting for leadershipIdentify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting required5+ years of accounting experience preferredStrong understanding of GAAPHands-on experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closeNonprofit accounting experience requiredFederal grant accounting experience strongly preferredExperience with Sage Intacct highly preferredSalesforce experience is a plusStrong communication and customer service skillsProfessional, polished, and comfortable working in a highly collaborative remote environmentSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and build relationships across the organization Compensation & BenefitsUp to $90,000 base salary401(k) matchGenerous PTO and sick leave offeringsFully remote work environmentOpportunity to expand responsibilities and take ownership of key accounting functionsOccasional in-person meetings in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area as needed Interested in learning more? 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