Senior Accountant – Nonprofit Grants & Financial Reporting

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Senior Accountant to support daily accounting operations under the CFO. You will manage close processes, oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with five or more years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, proficiency in MIP/Abila, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Associate’s degree with significant relevant experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit fund accounting and grant reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit-specific reporting and core accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, cash applications).
• Proficiency in accounting software, with experience in MIP/Abila preferred; excellent Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and experience with external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff-level accounting staff and communicate with program managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Supervise Staff Accountant; review journal entries and payroll processing; mentor staff on policies.
• Prepare month-end financial reports for CFO and program managers; assist with board reports.
• Assist with grant reports required by funders and ensure reports reconcile to the general ledger.
• Monitor internal controls and flag discrepancies or compliance risks.
• Assist with budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Ensure timely filing of tax documents and support year-end audit preparation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit reporting

Analytical skills

Staff supervision

Communication

General ledger & close

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Associate's degree with significant relevant experience

Tools

MIP/Abila

Microsoft Office

Job description

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Senior Accountant to support daily accounting operations under the CFO. You will manage close processes, oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with five or more years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, proficiency in MIP/Abila, and