Senior Accountant (Not-for-Profit), Finance & Accounting Outsourcing

About the role

Execute day-to-day transactional accounting operations on behalf of outsourced accounting clients. Ensure timely, accurate processing across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit card transactions, and general ledger activities. Support month-end close, contribute to process improvements, and deliver reliable financial information that supports client decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and code Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions daily, ensuring payments and receipts are timely and accurate.
• Enter, download, and properly code credit card transactions, vendor bills, and miscellaneous invoices.
• Manage purchase order workflow and ensure proper approval routing and GL coding.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve blocked or exception invoices.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance notes, and supporting schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in reviewing the general ledger for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.
• Identify trends and insights through KPI tracking, benchmarking, and variance analysis.
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standardized processes, workflow enhancements, and data integrity tools.
• Help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies.
• Participate in onboarding clients into various ERP and cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online).
• Follow established client service delivery procedures and contribute to consistent, high-quality financial operations.
• Provide responsive, professional communication to internal stakeholders and external clients as needed.
• Participate in internal initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience serving clients with $1M–$50M in annual revenue required; exposure to larger, more complex organizations is preferred
• Experience in processing AP, AR, payroll transactions, and general bookkeeping

Skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-client environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply evolving accounting technologies and tools
• Strong analytical abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with both external and internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on all aspects of wellbeing
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Flexibility to do impactful work and time to enjoy life outside of work
• Collaborative environment focused on career growth and continuous professional development
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and cultures

Pay

Pay range: $99,800 to $132,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.