Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, non-exempt role responsible for supporting the day-to-day and month-end accounting functions while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial information in support of the organization’s mission. This position performs a broad range of accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in monitoring and analyzing financial data related to grants, restricted funds, and program expenditures, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with donor and funding requirements. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with 5 years of related work or a minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP based accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and peripheral systems.
- Extremely organized with the ability to smoothly manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to self-direct, problem-solve; to take initiative, work independently, and effectively navigate challenges without needing constant supervision or step-by-step instruction.
- Ability to logically organize electronic files and data.
- Critical thinking, team player, solutions oriented; the ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate different perspectives, and make well-reasoned decisions; working collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with others to achieve shared goals.
- Leadership skills; the ability to guide, support, and influence others to achieve SDVLP’s goals.
Nice To Haves
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, highly desired.
- Payroll, Journal Entries a plus.
Responsibilities
- Invoice processing, payments management, vendor management, credit card management, preparation of 1099, expense & compliance oversight.
- Invoicing, Billing, Payment tracking, Collections management, account reconciliation, compliance, reporting, and customer communication.
- Recording checks, preparing and recording deposits, monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash management and reconciliation.
- Payroll processing, Compliance, PR discrepancy resolution, collaboration with HR team.
- Month-End Journal entries Accruals, prepaids, and cost allocations.
- Assist with preparation of audit and tax schedules, assist with workflows, process write-ups, financial reports as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with up to a 6% match after 6 months of employment.
- 15 days paid annual leave (increases to 20 days after 2 years)
- 10 days paid sick leave
- 16 paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
