Senior Accountant

Walker • Needham, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key role within Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs’ Finance Department. Working as part of a small team, this position supports agency-wide initiatives and the accurate, timely delivery of financial information. The Senior Accountant provides leadership for the Finance Department while encouraging and supporting staff development and team performance.

The role leads day-to-day finance operations, including accounting and payment processing systems, billing, banking operations, grant tracking and reporting, and monthly close activities. It prepares financial statements and supports budgeting and year-end audit documentation. The position also records biweekly payroll for approximately 300 employees and performs other assigned duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for evenings based on program and operational needs. Travel to Walker locations is required.

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.
• Successfully complete all background check suitability requirements.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to different locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• 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, reasoning, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, and recognize and support organizational preferences and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to respond to requests professionally and follow through.
• Task-driven and detail-oriented.

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, while ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit practices consistent with 501(c)(3) status.
• Lead grant-related tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure monthly accounting closes are completed on schedule.
• Prepare and issue monthly invoices to customers across the various programs.
• Record monthly revenue, deferred revenue, depreciation, and employee health-benefit reclassification entries.
• Submit monthly invoices and reimbursement claims to appropriate state agencies.
• Perform monthly bank account and general ledger 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 in preparing documentation for the year-end audit.
• Record biweekly payroll for approximately 300 employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to Walker locations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior