Senior Accountant

Family Service of Roanoke Valley•Roanoke, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV), our work goes beyond balance sheets. We’re a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening individuals and families in our community, and we need a skilled financial professional who believes that good numbers support good outcomes for real people. We’re proud of our positive, people-first workplace culture where employees are respected, valued, and supported. Here, trauma-informed care isn’t just for our clients; it’s woven into how we work with each other every day. The Senior Accountant is a key leadership position responsible for the full scope of FSRV’s financial operations. You’ll serve as part of our All-Leadership Team working closely with the President/CEO and provide financial expertise to the Board of Directors’ Finance Committee. This opportunity will bring your accounting skills to work that really matters in the lives of people in our community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent professional experience (required)
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication, you can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable information
Comfort working independently while collaborating closely with employees, board members, and administrators
A genuine commitment to cultural humility and diversity in all professional interactions
Openness to developing knowledge around poverty, trauma, attachment, and resilience

Nice To Haves

Experience in grant financial management and nonprofit budgeting (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible for accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, asset control, and cash management.
Partner with the President/CEO and Chief Program Officer to manage grant financial commitments, develop program budgets, and prepare invoices.
Produce detailed accounting statements outlining funds utilized and funds remaining in grant accounts.
Support the development of FSRV’s annual operating budget.
Assist with external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
Maintain strong relationships with banking officers and monitor loan compliance.
Respond quickly and accurately to requests for financial documents for committee meetings, grant applications, and grant reporting.
Communicate with all employees and stakeholders using trauma-informed practices and in alignment with FSRV’s Leadership Charter.