Senior Accountant

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a mission driven organization that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to the team. The Senior Accountant role is responsible for overseeing core accounting activities, strengthening the close process, and delivering analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a collaborative environment. For immediate consideration, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832

Responsibilities:

• Oversee general ledger activity by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain accurate financial records.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks to ensure financial results are completed on schedule and in accordance with established accounting standards and internal policies.

• Prepare financial reports and management summaries, while reviewing variances against budget and explaining notable trends or exceptions.

• Partner with auditors and regulatory stakeholders by gathering requested schedules, organizing documentation, and assisting with tax-related reporting such as Form 990 support.

• Review revenue and funding activity across sources such as memberships, events, sponsorships, grants, and other income categories to promote accurate recognition and reporting.

• Monitor key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash, and investment accounts through timely reconciliation and analysis.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning by providing financial data, insights, and ad hoc reporting for leadership and department managers.

• Support day-to-day operational accounting needs, including collaboration on payables, receivables, allocations, and interdepartmental entries as needed.

• Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting methods, policies, and system-enabled efficiencies to strengthen overall operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close practices.

• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Experience supporting audits and responding to requests for financial documentation.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, complex formulas, and financial analysis tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze financial data accurately, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$85,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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