Senior Accountant

Britebound•Boston, MA

18d•$94,900 - $118,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Britebound is a national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences. Britebound fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students. We are looking for a Senior Accountant. This position is responsible for leading critical aspects of the book close process, ensuring integrity of financial reporting, and driving continuous process improvement across Britebound’s growing multi-entity organization. The Senior Accountant partners closely with various internal stakeholders and external accounting providers, auditors, tax advisors, and banking institutions. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with sound business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.

Requirements

5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Comfortable leveraging AI and other technology tools to drive efficiency
Able to translate numbers into a clear, compelling narrative
Demonstrates strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
Brings sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exercises sound professional judgment and business acumen
Communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels
Detail-oriented with a highly organized approach to work
Thrives in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines with ease

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within a multi-entity organizational structure preferred
Background in nonprofit accounting and tax (Form 990) a plus
Familiarity with treasury management and cash controls a plus
Exposure to business combinations and consolidations a plus
Working knowledge of investment accounting a plus

Responsibilities

Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, in collaboration with third-party accounting service providers and members of Finance team.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules while identifying and resolving accounting issues.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP (both for-profit and nonprofit accounting standards).
Partner with FP&A to investigate significant variances and explain financial results.
Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including wire transfers, ACH payments, and other banking transactions with appropriate controls.
Maintain and manage banking relationships, including account setup, maintenance, and service optimization.
Monitor and forecast cash balances across accounts and entities, ensuring adequate funding and efficient cash utilization.
Partner with external tax advisors to prepare and review the organization’s Form 990 and related filings.
Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analysis to support tax compliance requirements.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales and use taxes.
Serve as a key accounting liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process.
Prepare financial statements including footnote disclosures, audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
Support implementation of audit recommendations and the strengthening of internal controls.
Collaborate with accounting and finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
Support subsidiary accounting activities, including consolidations, transfer pricing, and financial/tax reporting.
Support business combination, acquisition accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
Research complex accounting and tax matters, prepare technical accounting memoranda, and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Develop, document, and maintain accounting and treasury policies and procedures.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and governance standards.
Continuously improve accounting processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy.