Private Foundations Accountant | GAAP, Audits & Tax

Atlas Search; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting for private foundations and corporate programs within a leading investment firm environment.

You will lead month-end closes, financial reporting, and audit coordination, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate tax filings. This role also covers reconciliations, cash management, and coordination with external tax preparers.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with nonprofit/private foundation accounting preferred.
• Proven ability to support external audits and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for foundations and programs.
• Lead month-end and year-end close across entities, posting accruals.
• Oversee fundraising and receivables, reconciling activity.
• Perform monthly financial reviews to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and review reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Support state and federal tax reporting with external preparers.
• Coordinate annual audit, respond to inquiries and follow-ups.
• Assist banking relationships and cash management activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Accrual accounting

External audits

Tax filings (Form 990-PF, 990-T)

Workday Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Master’s degree in accounting

CPA licensure

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Job description

Atlas Search seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting for private foundations and corporate programs within a leading investment firm environment.

You will lead month-end closes, financial reporting, and audit coordination, while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate tax filings. This role also covers reconciliations, cash management, and coordination with external tax preparers.