Senior Accountant & Budget Analyst (Nonprofit)

Western Reserve Land Conservancy; Moreland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Reserve Land Conservancy in Moreland Hills, Ohio, seeks a Senior Accountant & Budget Analyst to manage daily, monthly and annual general ledger activities, using NetSuite, Salesforce and other financial systems to produce reports.

The role collaborates with operating departments on the budget process, monitors expenses, supports audits, tax returns and program analysis, and contributes to continuous improvement within a nonprofit finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and/or business management required.
• At least 5 years of accounting and reporting experience with focus on general ledger accounting and program analysis, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite, Salesforce and MS Office Products, including SharePoint.
• Strong detail orientation coupled with ability to review financial information and records.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Commitment to the Land Conservancy’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivables processes to ensure alignment with general ledger and budget.
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, receivables, payables and accruals.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Support the Project Management Team by producing project department reports upon request.
• Support annual audit through preparation of supporting schedules and worksheets and field work support.
• Support preparation of annual tax returns through preparation of supporting schedules and worksheets and providing general support.
• Adhere to established internal control policies and procedures.
• Process bi-monthly Land Conservancy payroll including managing benefit vendors and updates.
• Work directly with Human Resources to ensure benefits and compensation are properly recorded in payroll system.
• Run reports and manage timesheets for recording in the financial software.
• Support the annual budget process including preparing timelines, communications, workbooks and working with departments to draft budgets.
• Support the Program and Development teams by creating budgets for projects or grants and providing reports as required.
• Consolidate multi department and program reports to support the annual organizational budget.
• Along with all staff members, contribute to a positive organizational culture by providing strong communications, supporting the Land Conservancy’s values, and demonstrating a willingness to collaborate, learn and develop.
• Pursue continuous learning about conservation, nonprofit accounting, grant funding and related issues.
• Attend Board Finance Committee, Audit Committee and Investment Committee meetings and take minutes.
• Other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

MS Office (Excel)

SharePoint

Job description

Western Reserve Land Conservancy in Moreland Hills, Ohio, seeks a Senior Accountant & Budget Analyst to manage daily, monthly and annual general ledger activities, using NetSuite, Salesforce and other financial systems to produce reports.

The role collaborates with operating departments on the budget process, monitors expenses, supports audits, tax returns and program analysis, and contributes to continuous improvement within a nonprofit finance team.