Senior Accountant 1

Lawrence County Community Action Partnership; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan 4% employer contrib.

Paid time off

13 holidays

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Lawrence County Community Action Partnership is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join the finance team onsite in New Castle, PA. You will report to the Director of Finance and contribute to accurate financial reporting and compliance within a nonprofit framework.

The role requires 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with nonprofit fund accounting and accounting software. This is a full-time, onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices (FASB ASC 958).
• Experience with fund accounting and grant reporting is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Ensure GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards compliance (including fund accounting).
• Support the annual audit and 990 process and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor and report on grant funding, including compliance and reporting requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund tracking.
• Improve and document accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program and development teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant II Position: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Onsite, New Castle, PA Reports To: Director of Finance

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience in nonprofit financial management, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards (including fund accounting)
• Support the annual audit and 990 process and liaise with external auditors
• Monitor and report on grant funding, including compliance and reporting requirements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund tracking
• Improve and document accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program and development teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting
• 2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices (FASB ASC 958)
• Experience with fund accounting and grant reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Sage, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan with employer contribution 4%
• Generous paid time off and 13 holidays
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work