Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and close activities for a mission-driven nonprofit. This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include GL entries, monthly/annual closes, reconciliations, financial reporting, audits, and grant/contract accounting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 3 years of nonprofit experience, with proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accounting transactions within the general ledger.
• Support monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with financial reporting and revenue tracking activities.
• Coordinate documentation and schedules for audits and compliance reviews.
• Support grant, contract, and funding-related accounting functions.
• Help ensure accurate financial records and reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: USD30 - USD40 per hour

Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and close activities. This hands-on role will help maintain financial accuracy, assist with compliance requirements, and support the organization's reporting and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accounting transactions within the general ledger.
• Support monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with financial reporting and revenue tracking activities.
• Coordinate documentation and schedules for audits and compliance reviews.
• Support grant, contract, and funding-related accounting functions.
• Help ensure accurate financial records and reporting deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.