Senior Accountant

CFS; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant in Sanford, FL to support federal grant accounting, capital asset oversight, and compliance reporting. The role involves partnering with grant teams and financial aid to ensure accurate expenditures and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with 2–4 years of grants/government accounting experience, ideally in higher education, plus exposure to PeopleSoft and supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 2–4 years of grants or government accounting experience; higher‑education environment preferred.
• Experience with capital asset accounting and PeopleSoft; supervisory experience overseeing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal grant accounting activities and compliance reporting.
• Partner with financial aid and grant teams for expenditures and reporting.
• Oversee capital asset accounting and construction-related assets.
• Review and approve financial entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with audits and cross-functional teams on reporting.

Skills

Grant accounting

Compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Salary: $70,000–$75,000

Location: Sanford, FL | Fully Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Senior Accountant opportunity offers the chance to join one of the Orlando area’s most established and community‑focused organizations. The organization provides a collaborative, mission‑driven environment where the Senior Accountant plays a visible role in supporting programs that directly benefit the community.

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll work closely with grant, finance, and operational leaders while gaining exposure to federal grant accounting, capital asset oversight, and compliance‑driven financial reporting. The role supports high‑impact initiatives such as student success programs, curriculum development, equipment funding, and long‑term capital improvements—giving the Senior Accountant meaningful ownership and purpose.

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Accountant who values accountability, accuracy, and partnership and seeks long‑term stability, visibility, and growth within a well‑structured organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant

• Manage federal grant accounting activities, including contract review, reconciliations, journal entries, purchase orders, budget transfers, and compliance reporting as the Senior Accountant
• Partner with financial aid and grant teams to ensure expenditures and reporting align with federal and regulatory guidelines as the Senior Accountant
• Oversee capital asset accounting, including construction‑related assets, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation as the Senior Accountant
• Review and approve financial entries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance as the Senior Accountant
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on audits, reporting requirements, and cross‑functional communication as the Senior Accountant

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 2–4 years of grants or government accounting experience; higher‑education environment strongly preferred
• Experience with capital asset accounting and PeopleSoft; prior supervisory experience overseeing multiple staff members required

Who Thrives as the Senior Accountant

The ideal Senior Accountant is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a compliance‑driven environment. This Senior Accountant enjoys cross‑functional partnerships, takes ownership of complex processes, and wants to contribute to meaningful, community‑impacting programs.