Senior Accountant

Jobot; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant for a mission-driven nonprofit in Providence, RI. The role supports month-end and year-end close, grants administration, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple entities and funding sources.

You will collaborate with Finance and program leadership to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting, and process improvements, while managing a complex multi-entity structure and diverse revenue streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong GAAP and FASB knowledge in nonprofit context.
• Experience with automated ERP systems.
• Excel expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain grant accounting and administration.
• Prepare SEFA schedules.
• Assist with annual Form 990 filings.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Maintain organized grant and contract files.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP & FASB

ERP systems

Dynamics GP

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Data management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Senior Accountant + Nonprofit Mission + Grants & Financial Reporting

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, families, and communities.

This position plays an important role within the Finance team, supporting month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, grants, audits, compliance, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is comfortable navigating a complex organization with multiple entities, funding sources, programs, and revenue streams.

Why join us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Your accounting expertise directly supports programs that improve people's lives.
• Meaningful Impact: Help ensure critical financial resources are managed responsibly and reach the programs and communities that need them.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with Finance, program leadership, and organizational leaders rather than working in an accounting silo.
• Career Development: Gain exposure to nonprofit accounting, grants, audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and multi-entity operations.
• Variety: Work across multiple funding sources, entities, programs, and accounting functions.
• Leadership Opportunity: Mentor junior accounting professionals and contribute to process improvements.
• Stability: Join an established organization with a long history of serving the community.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and work-life benefits.
• Inclusive Culture: Join an organization committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Details

Job Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual financial close processes, including preparing and recording journal entries for prepaids, allocations, intercompany transactions, accruals, and other accounting activity.
• Maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain schedules related to occupancy, right-of-use leases, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile bank, investment, and endowment accounts while researching and resolving variances.
• Ensure financial activity and general ledger balances are accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Support pre-award and post-award grant accounting and administration.
• Maintain organized electronic grant and contract files, funding trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Partner with Finance team members and program leadership to analyze financial activity and ensure appropriate use of grant and other funding sources.
• Support annual financial statement audits, other audits, and regulatory filings.
• Assist with preparation of information required for annual Form 990 filings across multiple entities.
• Assist with annual operating budget preparation, implementation, monitoring, and analysis.
• Help maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the ongoing integrity of the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, GAAP, FASB standards, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting, and technology.
• Participate in special projects and finance initiatives.
• Cross-train with Finance team members and provide departmental coverage when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and financial management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB accounting standards and their application in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience working with automated accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or a similar ERP system is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills strongly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, electronic billing, and data management systems is a plus.
• Experience managing accounting functions within a complex organization with multiple entities, funding sources, and revenue streams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with Finance, program leadership, and other internal stakeholders.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.