Senior Accountant: Close Process Lead & GAAP Expert

Association Headquarters; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible work schedules

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO & paid holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Association Headquarters is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, own the monthly close, prepare complex entries, and mentor junior staff. The role ensures GAAP compliance and strong internal controls while delivering timely financial information.

Working with the Controller and CFO, you will support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and cross-functional initiatives in a nonprofit setting. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, financial analysis).
• Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and year-end close process for assigned entities, ensuring financial statements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and other financial analyses.
• Review the work of Junior Staff Accountants, providing guidance and coaching.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting transactions in NetSuite and other systems.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning activities.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting documentation for external auditors, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automate workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

UKG

Job description

Association Headquarters is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, own the monthly close, prepare complex entries, and mentor junior staff. The role ensures GAAP compliance and strong internal controls while delivering timely financial information.

Working with the Controller and CFO, you will support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and cross-functional initiatives in a nonprofit setting. Hybrid work options are available.