Senior Accountant: Nonprofit Finance & Grants Expert

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance starting on your day

Tuition Reimbursement

401K plan including employer match

Competitive time off benefits

Career planning and development

And more!!

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking an experienced accountant to support month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting for a nonprofit organization. You will maintain ledgers, prepare journal entries, and ensure GAAP compliance within internal controls.

The role emphasizes accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and collaboration with departments and auditors to protect donor funds and meet reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data validation.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems; nonprofit, healthcare, or grant-funded experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas of the general ledger and record financial transactions per GAAP and internal controls.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries and month-end close components.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze variances; prepare adjusting entries.
• Perform bank and payroll-related reconciliations; ensure accurate labor cost allocations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports for Controller.
• Support annual budget, forecasting, and audit processes and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent certification (optional)

Tools

Excel PivotTables

ERP systems

Job description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking an experienced accountant to support month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting for a nonprofit organization. You will maintain ledgers, prepare journal entries, and ensure GAAP compliance within internal controls.

The role emphasizes accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and collaboration with departments and auditors to protect donor funds and meet reporting requirements.