Senior Accountant

SDL Search Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm in Boston is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee general ledger activities and support financial reporting and compliance in a nonprofit setting. The ideal candidate will have strong nonprofit accounting experience and be skilled in budgeting and audits. This position offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and financial statements.
• Manage the general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Assist with the annual audit process and coordinate with auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

GAAP compliance

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Sr. Manager, Search and Recruiting - SDL Search Partners

Overview

SDL is partnering with a reputable non-profit in Boston to add a Senior Accountant to their team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing general ledger activities, assisting with monthly and annual closings, financial reporting, audits, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong nonprofit accounting experience who thrives in a collaborative and mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with the preparation of grant reports and funder financial statements
• Support the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Monitor and report on restricted and unrestricted funds
• Collaborate with program and development teams to provide financial insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Identify process improvements and assist with system upgrades or implementations
• Maintain internal controls and support finance policy updates as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance preferred
• Nonprofit accounting experience highly preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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