<p>Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)</p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p>Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization in the NW metro, is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its finance team. This position is onsite and offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, contribute to financial reporting and budgeting, and collaborate closely with leadership to support the organization’s financial health and operational goals.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a mission-driven environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and support <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong></li><li>Maintain the <strong>general ledger</strong> and perform detailed <strong>balance sheet and revenue account reconciliations</strong></li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate <strong>payroll accounting, benefits recording, and related reporting</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis</strong></li><li>Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for <strong>external audits and financial reviews</strong></li><li>Provide <strong>financial analysis and ad hoc reporting</strong> to support leadership decision-making</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist finance leadership with <strong>process improvements and special projects</strong></li><li>Provide backup support for <strong>accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions</strong></li><li>Ensure financial records and procedures comply with <strong>GAAP and internal controls</strong></li><li>Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This position is responsible for general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, audit support, and tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver timely, accurate financial information and support organizational growth and operational efficiency.</p><p>•<strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries; maintain and update general ledger data.</li><li>Perform monthly account reconciliations and prepare accruals.</li><li>Support the month‑end close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Review monthly activity to ensure proper categorization and coding in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and perform trend analysis to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support daily accounting activities related to customer transactions and payables resolution.</li><li>Calculate and record monthly sales commissions based on established compensation structures, partnering with sales and service teams as needed.</li><li>Administer and monitor the corporate credit card program, including user access, transaction review, and expense compliance.</li><li>Analyze contracts to determine appropriate billing schedules.</li><li>Serve as a technical accounting resource, including researching complex or unusual transactions.</li><li>Contribute to documenting and improving accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Act as a key contact during the annual financial audit.</li><li>Prepare and file required monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate tax filings.</li><li>Partner with accounting colleagues to resolve issues and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Participate in special projects, reporting, analyses, and other ad hoc duties as assigned.</li></ul>