Senior Staff Accountant
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare•Wilmington, NC
•Hybrid
About The Position
As a Senior Staff Accountant, you’ll play a key role in driving financial accuracy, insights, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact position with visibility across the organization, partnering with leadership and supporting strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with financial systems such as Financial Edge NXT, Raiser’s Edge NXT, AvidXchange, PEX, and Centage
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices
- Proven ability to manage complex reconciliations and analyze financial data
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred (or actively working toward certification)
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process, including preparing, reviewing, and approving journal entries and reconciliations within Financial Edge NXT
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks
- Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis, partnering with department leaders to provide clear insights and recommendations
- Support forecasting and rolling projections, delivering timely management reporting packages
- Own and reconcile complex general ledger accounts, while reviewing work prepared by staff accountants
- Ensure system alignment across subledgers (fundraising, AP, payroll) and the general ledger
- Oversee payroll accounting, including reconciliations to Form 941
- Review accounts payable and expense processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, leading audit preparation and supporting documentation
- Research and apply GAAP guidance to ensure compliance across transactions
- Drive system optimization and integrations, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Act as a backup to the Controller, supporting budgeting and financial planning processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
