Senior Accountant (Non-profit)

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting seeks a Senior Accountant with nonprofit industry experience to support accounting and financial reporting activities. This hands-on role covers month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and audit and tax support.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, possess strong GAAP knowledge, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple deadlines with meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced

Formación

• Nonprofit industry accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax reporting.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate documentation, and timely processing.
• Support accounting activities related to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Investments.
• Provide supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with tax reporting and related compliance activities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.

Conocimientos

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Descripción del empleo

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Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with nonprofit industry experience to support the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a hands-on role with responsibility across month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, audit and tax support, budgeting and forecasting, and general accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate documentation, and timely processing.
• Support accounting activities related to:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Fixed Assets
  • Investments
• Provide supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with tax reporting and related compliance activities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with process improvements and strengthening accounting controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Nonprofit industry accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax reporting.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

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