A nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the finance team and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s accounting operations. This position will be responsible for month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger activities while partnering closely with internal teams.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of GAAP, and experience working in NetSuite. Nonprofit accounting experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations, including bank, balance sheet, and other assigned accounts.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
- Prepare and maintain financial schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting.
- Monitor and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and program-related activity.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and other accounting functions as needed.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
- Utilize NetSuite to record, review, reconcile, and report on financial activity.
- Assist with annual audits and provide supporting schedules and documentation to external auditors.
- Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and other accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger experience.
- Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar large ERP system.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets and perform financial analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
- Experience with fund accounting, grants, restricted funds, or donor accounting is a plus.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19102