Senior Accountant

Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc•Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports Connecticut Public’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all fiscal activities. This role oversees the general ledger, month-end close, financial analysis, grant reporting, and compliance. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial systems and supporting audit readiness. Our ideal team player is hungry, humble, and smart — someone who takes initiative to improve processes, collaborates effectively across departments, and demonstrates accountability in supporting Connecticut Public’s mission.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal controls, financial reporting, and/or other applicable regulatory standards, including accounting for controlled entities.
Grant management and grant reporting requirements for non-profit and/or government organizations.
Specialized non-profit industry accounting practices, reporting requirements and procedures.
Skill In: Coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
Grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants.
Microsoft Office and workplace technology, to include Internet research abilities and the ability to develop complex spreadsheets, graph data, and professional reports.
Analytic, organization and problem solving, which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data.
Ability to: Handle various projects; manage priorities under tight and dynamic timeframes and deadlines.
Demonstrate attention-to-detail, accuracy of data entry, and follow-through.
Read, analyze, interpret and explain complex financial data.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information
Maintain accurate financial records.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university AND a minimum of 4-6 years of progressive and sustained direct professional accounting experience AND/OR any similar combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

CPA is a plus.
Non-profit experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Maintains schedules for audits, board reports, and external financial reporting.
Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis with insights for management decision-making.
Prepares and posts journal entries for accruals, deferrals, and adjustments.
Performs monthly balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., endowment, prepaid, accruals, intercompany accounts).
Reviews and codes invoices and expense reports.
Supports timely month-end and year-end close processes, including variance and trend analyses.
Collaborates with Development, Programming, and Finance teams to ensure compliance and alignment with grant objectives.
Prepares timely grant reports for funders, adhering to contractual and regulatory requirements.
Tracks and reconciles grant revenues and expenditures, ensuring accurate cost allocations.
Assists in developing and implementing internal accounting policies and controls.
Participates in annual audit and 990 preparation, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
Supports the Controller in preparing audit documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Assists with integration and optimization of accounting software, including Expensify and Smartsheet.
Develops standardized financial reports and dashboards to improve efficiency and transparency.
Identifies and implements process improvements in accounting systems and procedures.
Fosters collaboration between departments to improve understanding of financial processes.
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides guidance and mentoring to accounting support staff as needed.
Upholds Connecticut Public’s values of diversity, integrity, and inclusion in all financial operations.