Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 444687
Senior Accountant
About the Role:
Our non-profit client is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is essential to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financials, with a strong focus on grant reporting, compliance, and general ledger management. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of non-profit accounting principles, strong reporting skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment. MIP ERP experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare and review monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
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Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards
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Lead or assist in grant tracking and reporting, including restricted/unrestricted fund allocations
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Support month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation
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Prepare and analyze grant budgets, and collaborate with program staff on fund utilization
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Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparation
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Maintain internal controls and assist in policy documentation
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Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes
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Provide timely financial reports to management, donors, and external stakeholders
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Support compliance with federal, state, and private grant requirements
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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3–5 years of accounting experience; non-profit and grant reporting experience strongly preferred
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with MIP ERP is a plus
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Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles
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Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Effective communicator with the ability to translate financial data to non-finance staff
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Self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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