Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new nonprofit clients by examining financial records and confirming accurate transaction recording.

• Deliver comprehensive accounting support across various client accounts, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activities.

• Create month-end closing workbooks, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly financial reports.

• Evaluate income statements and balance sheet activities for reasonableness, coding precision, classification, and completeness.

• Investigate anomalies, identify discrepancies, and prepare journal entries to amend financial inaccuracies.

• Implement nonprofit revenue recognition guidelines, covering exchange transactions, contributions, and donor restrictions.

• Analyze investment statements and develop investment roll forwards.

• Support grant management and its reporting obligations.

• Generate audit schedules, compile supporting documentation, and coordinate audit deliverables, including single audits.

• Assist in the preparation of Form 990 and other local, state, and federal filings.

• Conduct specialized reporting to aid client decision-making.

• Participate in financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budget preparation under the guidance of the Controller.

• Adhere to client deadlines and submit work for compliance and quality control promptly.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

• At least five years of general accounting experience.

• Experience in preparing for audits.

• Capability to work from home in a professional and independent manner.

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement preparation.

• Ability to analyze detailed account activities, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues with appropriate documentation.

• Comfort in working within established processes, compliance requirements, and quality control standards.

• Skill in managing multiple client deadlines while ensuring accuracy and follow-through.

• Proficient written communication skills for schedules, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support.

• Ability to operate independently in a remote environment while effectively collaborating with internal teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks Online, and BILL.

• Capacity to master Sage Intacct and other third-party applications.

• CPA license preferred.

• Public or outsourced accounting experience preferred.

• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.

• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting practices preferred.

• This position is available to candidates located in the United States; residents of California are not eligible.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible remote work schedules.

• 15 days of paid time off (PTO), increasing over time.

• 10 paid holidays each year, including 1 Flex Day.

• Annual all-employee paid retreat.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability (STD & LTD).

• Options for supplemental insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching and 100% vesting after the first year.

• Monthly technology stipend.

• Full reimbursement for CPA licensing fees.

• 50% reimbursement for AICPA membership fees.

• Ongoing education and training opportunities.

• Employee recognition and reward programs.

• Competitive salary.

• Strong emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement.