Senior Accountant - Nonprofit Finance Leader

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 88 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the monthly and year-end close, maintain general ledger integrity, and strengthen internal controls. The role emphasizes technology-enabled process improvements and audit/Tax support within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and a track record of coaching staff and improving workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent accounting experience.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience with close, GL, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• GAAP and internal-control knowledge; ability to resolve complex issues.
• Experience reviewing accounting work, coaching staff, supporting audits, and applying disbursement controls.
• Data fluency: connect, transform, validate, and reconcile data across systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, including complex entries and reallocations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; resolve reconciling items and variances.
• Research and resolve accounting issues; maintain audit-ready support.
• Oversee Health & Welfare Trust accounting and related reporting.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, coaching, and cross-training to staff.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve workflows, and implement automation where appropriate.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Data reconciliation

Audits experience

Staff coaching

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years accounting experience

Outils

MIP

Description du poste

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the monthly and year-end close, maintain general ledger integrity, and strengthen internal controls. The role emphasizes technology-enabled process improvements and audit/Tax support within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and a track record of coaching staff and improving workflows.