Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our non-profit team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Accountant who can manage core financial operations, support cash planning, and contribute to accurate month-end reporting. The position will work closely with leadership to strengthen financial visibility, improve reporting quality, and help maintain reliable accounting processes across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting activity across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash transactions using QuickBooks Online and related tools.

• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and manage the month-end close process in accordance with established deadlines and checklists.

• Analyze cash flow trends, develop short-term projections, and explain underlying assumptions to support financial discussions with leadership.

• Assist with audit readiness by organizing schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and responding to requests for financial information.

• Review and process disbursements and receipts, helping ensure transactions are recorded accurately and appropriate approval practices are followed.

• Produce financial reports for internal leaders and board-level audiences, including support for variance analysis between budget and actual results.

• Help refine internal accounting controls and recommend practical process improvements that strengthen accuracy, compliance, and oversight.

• Support chart of accounts and departmental structure updates, including cleanup work, reporting adjustments, and transaction alignment within QuickBooks.

• Coordinate payroll-related accounting support, including departmental assignment updates and related general ledger entries as needed.

• Monitor integrations and data flow from external payment and donation platforms to help maintain complete and accurate financial records.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including work at the senior accountant level.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accuracy across cash-related accounts.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including navigation, transaction review, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize data, analyze results, and support financial reporting needs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare cash flow analysis and communicate financial assumptions clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting audits, preparing documentation, and working through follow-up questions efficiently.
• Self-directed and adaptable individual with strong attention to detail who can operate effectively as an individual contributor in a hands-on environment.

Compensation

$40.00-$44.00 Hourly

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