Senior Accountant

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Senior Accountant to support daily accounting operations under the CFO. You will manage close processes, oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with five or more years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, proficiency in MIP/Abila, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Associate’s degree with significant relevant experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit fund accounting and grant reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit-specific reporting and core accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, cash applications).
• Proficiency in accounting software, with experience in MIP/Abila preferred; excellent Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and experience with external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff-level accounting staff and communicate with program managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Supervise Staff Accountant; review journal entries and payroll processing; mentor staff on policies.
• Prepare month-end financial reports for CFO and program managers; assist with board reports.
• Assist with grant reports required by funders and ensure reports reconcile to the general ledger.
• Monitor internal controls and flag discrepancies or compliance risks.
• Assist with budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Ensure timely filing of tax documents and support year-end audit preparation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit reporting

Analytical skills

Staff supervision

Communication

General ledger & close

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Associate's degree with significant relevant experience

Tools

MIP/Abila

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Accountant

ADMIN WINDSOR Windsor, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $73,000.00 Annually

Position: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

FLSA Class: Exempt

Summary of Job:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing accounting functions that support the Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut’s mission to serve individuals with disabilities and the SMVF community. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, t he Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization and directly supervises the Staff Accountant, providing oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and related accounting functions. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with non-profit accounting standards, grant requirements, and theEasterseals policies and procedures.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Associate's degree with significant relevant experience considered. Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit fund accounting and grant reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit-specific reporting (net asset classification, functional expense allocation), along with working knowledge of core accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, cash application, and reconciliations)
• Proficiency in accounting software(s), with experience in MIP/Abila preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, with Excel being the most critical skill
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail, including experience preparing for or supporting external audits
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, review, and guide the work of a staff-level accountant
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration, with a customer service orientation toward program managers and other users of accounting information

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring proper fund and program-level accounting
• Supervise the Staff Accountant – reviewing and approving their journal entries, reconciliations, billing, and AP invoice coding, and overseeing their work on payroll processing; train and mentor the Staff Accountant on accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare and distribute month-end financial reports for the CFO and program managers; assist the CFO with board reports and financial dashboards
• Assist the CFO in preparing grant reports required by funders (including the Department of Developmental Services, federal sources, and private foundations), including reimbursement requests and expenditure reports, ensuring reports reconcile to the general ledger and comply with funding requirements
• Monitor internal controls and flag discrepancies or compliance risks to the CFO
• Assist with budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Ensure timely filing of required tax documents (e.g., 1099s, state charitable registrations)
• Support year-end audit preparation, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation, and assist with responses to audit inquiries
• Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, program participants, families, vendors, and external partners; identify process improvements and communicate issues to the CFO in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Easterseals complies with all aspects of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and /or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required functions of the position.