Senior Accountant – General Ledger

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Prepare and accurately post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments, ensuring complete supporting documentation is provided.

• Take ownership of designated areas within the monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Review general ledger activities to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and inconsistencies.

• Assist in the preparation and validation of monthly and annual financial reporting packages.

• Aid in year-end closing activities, including the integration of audit adjustments and finalizing balances.

• Create and manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations that align with supporting documentation.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, aged items, and reconciling differences.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and schedules throughout the year.

• Keep audit-ready workpapers available at all times.

• Prepare schedules and provide necessary documentation for annual audits and Form 990 preparation.

• Respond promptly and in an organized manner to auditor requests for assigned areas.

• Assist in implementing audit adjustments and activities related to year-end closeout.

• Apply GAAP principles with a solid understanding of nonprofit accounting concepts.

• Serve as a technical accounting resource for the accounting team, offering guidance on GAAP-related inquiries as required.

• Support accounting functions related to grants, contributions, restricted funds, and new programs or entities.

• Help maintain consistency in accounting practices across various entities.

• Identify and promote enhancements to the closing and reconciliation processes.

• Produce work that is precise, complete, and delivered within the set timelines.

• Take responsibility for assigned areas, clearly explaining the accounting treatment and supporting documentation.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision, escalating issues as necessary.

• Communicate issues, proposed solutions, and outcomes clearly and succinctly.

• Adhere to established processes while exercising sound judgment in resolving issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong technical accounting experience with a comprehensive understanding of GAAP and general ledger processes.

• Proven experience in managing complex revenue recognition, accruals, and high-volume financial data.

• Ability to maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation and financial records.

• Subject matter expert who enjoys training, mentoring, and supporting others.

• Background in public accounting is preferred.

• Detail-oriented professional who excels in accounting operations and problem-solving.

• Passionate about continuous growth with aspirations toward a future Controller-level position.

• Mission-aligned individual who values contributing to organizations that have a meaningful impact in their communities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).