Senior Staff Accountant

Pace Center for Girls • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Pace Center for Girls seeks a detail-oriented, mission-driven, and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to manage and coordinate financial activities across its centers. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role supports fiscal and regulatory accountability and the organization’s financial health and sustainability.

The Senior Staff Accountant oversees accounting functions, reconciliations, grant and contract accounting and reporting, financial analysis, audits, tax compliance, and support for budgeting and forecasting. The role also works with grantors, agency partners, auditors, staff, and finance leadership; supports financial process improvements and controls; and provides cross-training and project-related training. The position is expected to align with Pace’s mission, values, and guiding principles and comply with its policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or business.
• At least 5 years of experience in an accounting position.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting processing and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws impacting nonprofit fiscal compliance and reporting.
• Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with management, staff, and external vendors.
• Strong computer and internet research skills.
• Commitment to Pace’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate financial activities across Pace centers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee accounting functions for property, plant and equipment, investments, insurance accounts, in-kind donations, special event transactions, and other specialized accounts.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and allocations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and tax and regulatory returns.
• Prepare and submit required agency applications, reports, reviews, and documents.
• Support the budget and forecast process.
• Coordinate accounting and reporting for major federal and state grants.
• Serve as liaison between grantors and the agency; process monthly and quarterly claims and invoices; and monitor accounts receivable aging.
• Prepare accurate, timely grant and contract financial reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contract managers and agency partners and maintain an organized grant and contract filing system.
• Recommend accounting and reporting process improvements and support process documentation and controls.
• Conduct research and lead efforts for audits.
• Act as the financial liaison for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
• Coordinate reporting for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other assigned grants and contracts.
• Prepare reports, reviews, and recommendations based on research and analysis.
• Identify and communicate financial and compliance issues to Finance Leadership and executive management, summarizing and explaining results.
• Cross-train with the finance team as necessary and participate in training temporary staff or new hires as necessary.
• Provide training, research, and analysis to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Participate in conference calls and webinars and deliver continuous improvement training to agency staff regarding NSLP, IRS, and other assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing and performing the annual audit, tax return, and other periodic regulatory requirements.
• Prepare requested schedules and documentation for auditors in a neat, concise, and timely manner.
• Manage sales and use tax returns and other applicable returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete and participate in all required trainings and drills.
• Align with Pace’s mission, values, and guiding principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 20 paid time off days.
• 14 paid national holidays.
• An additional 5 days for wellness week.
• Teachers become eligible for an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
• Competitive salaries and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Subject-specific instructional coaching.
• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness and accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and a 403(b) retirement plan; those working fewer than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b) retirement plan.
• Wellness resources, including wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, and mindfulness resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior