Senior Accountant — Nonprofit & Grants (Hybrid, Baltimore)

Uplift Alliance Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Holidays aligned with State of MD

Paid time off

Job summary

Uplift Alliance is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for the organization and its fiscally sponsored projects. You will ensure timely financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end closes, while maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

You will work across multiple projects in a small team, coordinating with program staff to monitor revenues, expenses, and restricted funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Experience with nonprofit financial statements and restricted funds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a small‑team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and other routine activity.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain documentation.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, investment, and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Ensure smooth monthly financial close processes.
• Monitor transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with policies.
• Maintain accounting records for the organization and fiscally sponsored projects.
• Assist with tracking restricted funds, grants, and project revenues/expenses.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve them with colleagues and project representatives.
• Maintain records for fiscal sponsorship and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

BILL

Job description

Uplift Alliance is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for the organization and its fiscally sponsored projects. You will ensure timely financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end closes, while maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

You will work across multiple projects in a small team, coordinating with program staff to monitor revenues, expenses, and restricted funds.