Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Jobot in Providence, RI, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, grant accounting, and compliance for a mission-driven nonprofit. You will drive accuracy in general ledger reconciliations, asset schedules, and fund tracking across multiple entities.

We look for experience in nonprofit accounting, GAAP/FASB, and strong Excel skills to support audits, Form 990, budgeting, and process improvements. Collaboration with program leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grants, and financial management.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and applicable standards for nonprofit entities.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes with journal entries for prepaids, allocations, intercompany activity, accruals, and other accounting tasks.
• Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation for general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Manage grant accounting activities, grant files, funding trackers, and SEFA preparation.

Skills

GAAP/FASB

Nonprofit accounting

Excel (Advanced)

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Senior Accountant + Nonprofit Mission + Grants & Financial Reporting

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.

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

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

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.

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