Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vaco by Highspring is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a well-established nonprofit organization. The role supports the organization’s accounting function, including general ledger oversight, federal grant activity, financial reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of accounting transactions
- Lead monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close activities
- Supervise and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Oversee accounts payable functions, expense coding, payment processing, and fixed asset tracking
- Manage employee expense reimbursements and company credit card activity
- Partner with internal stakeholders on cash receipts and related accounting processes
- Assist with federal grant drawdowns and compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements
- Support annual audit preparation, financial statement reporting, tax filings, and auditor requests
- Prepare financial analyses and ad hoc reporting for leadership
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close
- Nonprofit accounting experience
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Professional, polished, and comfortable working in a highly collaborative remote environment
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and build relationships across the organization
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Federal grant accounting experience
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Salesforce experience
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Generous PTO and sick leave offerings
- Fully remote work environment in the Phoenix Metro Area only, with occasional in-person meetings in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area as needed
- Opportunity to expand responsibilities and take ownership of key accounting functions
- May be eligible for discretionary bonuses
- May be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- May be eligible for participation in the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits)
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