Senior Accountant, II

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation•Bethesda, MD

16d•$108,800 - $135,800

About The Position

The Senior Accountant leads grant accounting for the Foundation, including Grants Management System (GMS)-to-Workday activity, reconciliations, journal entries, payments, and compliance. The role also performs senior-level accounting work involving financial close, reporting and analysis, audit and tax support, system testing, process improvement, and special projects. The position partners with Grants Management, IT, Financial Reporting, and other stakeholders to help ensure accurate records, effective controls, and efficient operations. The position works in a normal office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature extremes. Occasional travel to off-site training and conferences, including air or automobile travel and overnight stays, may be required as needed. The salary range is $108,800 to $135,800; specific salary varies by geographic location and experience. The Foundation describes its total rewards as including competitive compensation, benefits, time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including reconciliations and financial close.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
Proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft 365.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and auditors.
Sound judgment, accountability, and commitment to accurate, timely work aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Grant or contract accounting experience preferred.
Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile financial activity for the grant portfolio, including monthly reconciliation of general ledger balances to the Grants Management System (GMS).
Review GMS-to-Workday integration entries for new awards, renewals, revisions, supplements, and award returns; monitor exception and error logs and coordinate resolution with Grants Management and IT.
Maintain grant worktags, restricted fund balances, supplier information, transaction coding, and supporting documentation across GMS and Workday.
Monitor grant activity and coordinate payments and wire transfers with Grants Management and Accounts Payable to support timely, accurate disbursements.
Reconcile contracts and milestone files to the general ledger and prepare adjusting entries in accordance with GAAP and Foundation policies.
Advise Grants Administration and other stakeholders on accounting treatment, resolve inquiries, and identify opportunities to strengthen grant processes and controls.
Support grant-related system testing, integration enhancements, and process-improvement initiatives.
Prepare accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analyses for accurate monthly and annual close.
Investigate and resolve account variances and provide close support to internal and external stakeholders.
Test financial-system upgrades and integrations, document results, and coordinate issue resolution.
Evaluate workflows and controls and implement improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and business continuity.
Maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation.
Analyze cost centers, grant activity, and other assigned accounts to identify trends, explain variances, and support decision-making.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management and other stakeholders.
Prepare grant-related portions of Form 990, including Schedules I and F, and support other tax and regulatory reporting as assigned.
Respond to audit requests and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
Manage assigned Workday cases and respond promptly and professionally to chapter and stakeholder inquiries.
Perform other accounting, reporting, and special projects appropriate to the senior accountant level.