Senior Financial Accountant

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services•Fairview Heights, IL

About The Position

The Senior Financial Accountant supports the Director of Financial Operations in managing and improving agency-wide financial operations for Hoyleton Youth and Family Services and Puentes de Esperanza. This position plays a key role in implementing new enterprise resource planning (ERP) processes, optimizing reporting workflows, and ensuring alignment with generally accepted accounting principles and agency policy. The role oversees the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems, reviews complex reconciliations, and leads process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and audit readiness. Working collaboratively with Finance leadership and cross-departmental partners, the Senior Financial Accountant reviews and approves the work of other accounting staff, leads audit preparation, and ensures timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and audit preparation, with strong working knowledge of accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
Proven ability to manage complex financial data, analyze variances, and present clear, accurate financial information to leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Management Reporter, and advanced Excel functions; experience supporting or implementing ERP system enhancements preferred.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to accuracy, consistency, and documentation integrity.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process efficiency.
Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain proof of automobile insurance.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting and audit preparation in accordance with accounting standards and regulations.
Experience in budget development, financial analysis, and technical accounting research.
Proven ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to complex transactions.
Experience implementing or supporting ERP system processes and optimizing reporting workflows.
Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including familiarity with grant management, fee-for-service models, and state and federal funding compliance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including familiarity with grant management, fee-for-service models, and state and federal funding compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead daily cash oversight and forecasting; recommend and monitor cash management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure liquidity and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Oversee the integrity of financial data within the ERP and reporting systems, identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance automation, accuracy, and efficiency.
Partner with Finance leadership to implement new ERP modules and related workflows, ensuring successful integration of accounting, reporting, and budget functions.
Develop, prepare, and analyze financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established accounting standards.
Lead the development and coordination of the annual agency budget; collaborate with program leaders to prepare income and expense projections and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
Provide financial support for grants and contracts, including budget development, monitoring, and preparation of reports for funders and auditors.
Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments prepared by accounting staff, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
Guide the preparation, documentation, and coordination of annual financial audits; serve backup support and contact for auditors in coordination with the Senior Accounting Manager and Director of Financial Operations and support the timely resolution of audit findings.
Approve the creation and updates of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensure alignment with standard accounting practices, agency policy, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct technical accounting research and prepare supporting documentation for complex transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and business-intelligence reporting tools to support leadership decision-making.
Coordinate with internal departments and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial data related to payroll, benefits, and grants.
Support process training and documentation for staff involved in accounting and reporting activities; identify ongoing learning needs related to new systems or procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.