Senior Accountant – Nonprofit

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

📋 Description

• Act as the main day-to-day accounting contact for a diverse portfolio of complex nonprofit clients.

• Carry out daily accounting tasks in collaboration with Controllers and CFOs.

• Manage intricate fund accounting frameworks and monitor restricted funds and grant activities.

• Oversee grant billing, drawdown requests, and funder reporting with minimal oversight from the Controller.

• Independently resolve complicated reconciling issues and accounting discrepancies.

• Provide informal mentorship to Accountants regarding nonprofit accounting standards and best practices.

• Recognize and execute process enhancements.

• Track budget discrepancies and deliver actionable insights to Controllers and CFOs.

• Accurately and compliantly prepare and process client payroll.

• Establish and uphold internal controls across client accounts.

• Utilize existing processes and tools, including code red alerts, to detect and prevent fraud.

• Achieve or surpass billable hours targets while maintaining high service quality.

• Complete time tracking, capacity planning, and participation in quarterly initiatives.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program.

• Adhere to security protocols to safeguard client assets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience.

• Over 6 years of accounting experience with a strong emphasis on nonprofit work.

• Preferred experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) setting.

• Proficiency in nonprofit fund accounting, grant management, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-funder client assignments.

• Experience in supporting or leading audit preparation activities.

• Strong technical skills across various accounting platforms.

• Proven informal leadership or mentorship experience with colleagues.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with nonprofit leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K.

• Life insurance.

• Long and short-term disability coverage.

• Options for HSA, FSA, and dependent care.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of salary.

• Flexible work environment.

• A work culture based on flexibility, trust, and genuine investment in people.

• The chance to run your own practice, lead a team, and share in the results you create without equity risk.