Senior Staff Accountant

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with responsibilities performed both remotely and in a professional office setting.

About the role

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of our financial operations. This position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close, and preparing financial reports. Working collaboratively with the Finance team, the Senior Staff Accountant helps ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) while providing accurate financial information that supports informed decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Prepare journal entries, reconcile bank and general ledger accounts, support month-end and year-end close, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure accounting transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, audit documentation, fixed asset reconciliations, and assist with budgeting, financial analysis, and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Financial Operations Support: Provide support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and other accounting functions while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Administrative & Departmental Coordination: Support the Finance Department by coordinating calendars, meetings, correspondence, reports, presentations, document management, invoices, purchase requests, expense reports, and departmental resources.
• Project Support & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders, track department projects and deadlines, assist with audits and special projects, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience. Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting and financial software systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Mission-oriented with a commitment to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and approaches.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• At least 18 years of age.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment, with responsibilities performed both remotely and in a professional office setting.
• Employees are expected to maintain a productive home workspace that supports confidentiality, reliability, and effective communication.
• Regular or occasional travel to the organization's Corporate Headquarters and other agency locations may be required for meetings, training, collaboration, audits, or other business needs.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Demands

• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds. Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight (8) hours.
• Must have ability to perform close visual work (e.g., reading typed or handwritten material).
• Must be able to communicate effectively through speech.
• Must remain awake and alert during working hours, where applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive wages: The base pay is $30.19/hour. With experience, you could start out making more than that.
• Flexible scheduling: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. No holidays, no weekends.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive insurance plans: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Pre-Paid Legal Services.
• Discounted Costco or Sam’s Club memberships.
• Advancement opportunities, including a leadership development program.
• Employee Assistance Program.