Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant performs accounting functions that support Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut’s mission to serve individuals with disabilities and the SMVF community. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this role manages the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations and directly supervises the Staff Accountant. The Senior Accountant provides oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and related accounting functions, while ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; an associate degree with significant relevant experience is considered.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit-specific reporting, including net asset classification and functional expense allocation.
- Working knowledge of core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash application, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including experience preparing for or supporting external audits.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, review, and guide the work of a staff-level accountant.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration, with a customer service orientation toward program managers and other users of accounting information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nonprofit fund accounting and grant reporting.
- Experience with MIP/Abila accounting software.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts and ensure proper fund- and program-level accounting.
- Supervise the Staff Accountant by reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, billing, and accounts payable invoice coding; oversee payroll processing; and train and mentor the Staff Accountant on accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare and distribute month-end financial reports for the CFO and program managers; assist the CFO with board reports and financial dashboards.
- Assist the CFO with grant reports for funders, including the Department of Developmental Services, federal sources, and private foundations. Prepare reimbursement requests and expenditure reports, ensuring they reconcile to the general ledger and comply with funding requirements.
- Monitor internal controls and flag discrepancies or compliance risks to the CFO.
- Assist with budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting.
- Ensure timely filing of required tax documents, such as 1099s and state charitable registrations.
- Support year-end audit preparation, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation, and assist with responses to audit inquiries.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, program participants, families, vendors, and external partners; identify process improvements and communicate issues to the CFO in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
