Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant is a key member of Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs’ Finance Department, a small team supporting agency-wide initiatives and accurate, timely financial reporting. The role leads day-to-day finance operations and grant tracking, reporting, and analysis, while providing leadership for the Finance Department and supporting staff development and team performance. The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit practices consistent with the organization’s 501(c)(3) status. The position reports to the Controller and is based in Needham, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in a similar role with progressive responsibilities.
- Strong customer/member-relations skills and ability to collaborate with others.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with a strong focus on confidentiality.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and reasoning abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
- Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, and recognize and support organizational preferences and priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to respond to and follow through on requests professionally.
- Task-driven and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to complete background-check suitability requirements.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to different locations.
- Ability to perform sedentary work for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, type, and look at a computer screen.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central accounting software.
- Knowledge of Continia software.
- Knowledge of Paycom payroll software.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day finance operations, including accounting and payment processing systems, billing, and banking operations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit business practices consistent with the organization’s 501(c)(3) status.
- Lead grant-related tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Complete monthly accounting closes on schedule.
- Prepare and issue monthly invoices to customers across the various programs.
- Record monthly revenue and deferred revenue entries.
- Record monthly depreciation entries.
- Perform monthly reclassification entries related to employee health benefits.
- Submit monthly invoices and reimbursement claims to appropriate state agencies.
- Perform monthly bank account reconciliations in Microsoft Excel.
- Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations in Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare timely, fairly presented financial statements for management and program managers, with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist with development and preparation of the annual budget.
- Assist with preparing documentation for the year-end audit.
- Record biweekly payroll for approximately 300 employees.
- Provide leadership for the Finance Department and encourage and support staff development and team performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel to Walker locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
