Senior Accountant (Not-for-Profit) - Finance & Accounting Outsourcing

Cherry Bekaert•Atlanta, GA

2d•$99,800 - $132,000

About The Position

The Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Senior Accountant is responsible for executing day‑to‑day transactional accounting operations on behalf of outsourced accounting clients. This role ensures timely, accurate processing across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit card transactions, and general ledger activities. The FAO Senior Accountant supports month‑end close, contributes to process improvements, and delivers reliable financial information that supports client decision‑making.

Requirements

3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑client environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply evolving accounting technologies and tools.
Experience in processing AP, AR, payroll transactions, and general bookkeeping.
Strong analytical abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong ability to communicate with both external and internal stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Experience serving clients with $1M–$50M in annual revenue required; exposure to larger, more complex organizations is preferred.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

exposure to larger, more complex organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, and code Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions daily, ensuring payments and receipts are timely and accurate.
Enter, download, and properly code credit card transactions, vendor bills, and miscellaneous invoices.
Manage purchase order workflow and ensure proper approval routing and GL coding.
Monitor, investigate, and resolve blocked or exception invoices.
Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance notes, and supporting schedules.
Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assist in reviewing the general ledger for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.
Identify trends and insights through KPI tracking, benchmarking, and variance analysis.
Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standardized processes, workflow enhancements, and data integrity tools.
Help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies.
Participate in onboarding clients into various ERP and cloud‑based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online).
Follow established client service delivery procedures and contribute to consistent, high‑quality financial operations.
Provide responsive, professional communication to internal stakeholders and external clients as needed.
Additional responsibilities include participation in internal initiatives as needed.