Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Process invoices, reimbursements, and payments accurately and on time, ensuring proper approvals, coding, and documentation.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready AP records and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage semi-monthly payroll, including timesheet review, payroll changes, deductions, and coordination with HR and benefits.
• Administer payments to vendors and benefits providers, including urgent/off-cycle payments.
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Process deposits, code credit card transactions, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor banking activity, investigate discrepancies, and address payment issues (e.g., stop payments).

Succession Planning

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational procedures.
• Standardize and document financial processes and SOPs to support training and continuity.
• Lead automation of AP, payroll, and reimbursements, including system-based approvals.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to improve systems and efficiency.

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop financial reports and analytics to support leadership decision-making.
• Analyze payroll, staffing, and expense trends; support budgeting, forecasting, and grant processes.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Support

• Strengthen internal controls, monitor policies, and identify financial risks.
• Lead and support automation and strategic initiatives (e.g., housing payments, program payroll services).
• Collaborate across departments to improve processes, documentation, and data accessibility.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven years of increasing responsibility in accounting in a similar organization, minimum of five years of supervision experience, and advanced spreadsheet/data management skills.
• Payroll and AP experience required.
• System automation experience required.