Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team located in the Greater Philadelphia Region. This Senior Accountant contract-to-permanent position will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, with a particular focus on nonprofit accounting standards and compliance. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will support key areas such as budgeting, audits, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting tasks.

Here’s how you’ll contribute each day:

• Manage the general ledger and prepare routine as well as adjusting journal entries.

• Reconcile accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure accuracy.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate entries.

• Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with internal controls.

• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the development of financial statements in compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

• Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper classification and compliance.

• Assist with grant accounting, including expenditure tracking and preparation of grant-related reports.

• Collaborate on annual audits by maintaining organized documentation and providing necessary support.

Other requirements for the Senior Accountant position include and are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• A minimum of 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and compliance standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.

• Proven ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple priorities effectively.

• Familiarity with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support financial planning and reporting.

Interested candidates should reach out to Matthew Burns at 215.568.4580 and reference JO# 03720-0013417665