Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a respected nonprofit organization in Downtown Boston, dedicated to expanding affordable housing. The role involves overseeing close processes, performing reconciliations, and supporting audits.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 5+ years of accounting experience, and nonprofit sector knowledge. The collaborative culture promotes impactful initiatives for affordable housing across Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior exposure to nonprofit/public-sector accounting.
• Proficiency in at least one major ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and tax filings.
• Support audit preparation and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting expertise

ERP proficiency

Tax filing experience

Nonprofit accounting exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

CFS is partnering with a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding affordable housing and promoting housing equity across Massachusetts, seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Downtown Boston, MA.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant

• Oversee and approve month‑end and year‑end close processes, including:
  • Accounts payable invoice processing
  • General ledger journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Coordinate city and state tax filings
• Maintain thorough documentation for accounting workflows
• Support audit preparation and financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit and public‑sector standards

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior exposure to nonprofit/public‑sector accounting within a mission‑driven environment
• Proficiency in at least one major ERP
• Experience with tax filings, audit processes, and month‑end close cycles

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with affordable housing financing or public‑sector grants and compliance
• Professional services firm exposure is a plus

Location & Culture

• Based in Downtown Boston
• Collaborative culture that supports mission-aligned finance professionals working on impactful affordable housing initiatives across the Commonwealth

Salary Range

$85,000-$100,000