Senior Accountant & Payroll Lead — Nonprofit Finance

Family Centers; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employer-paid disability & life

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Family Centers is seeking a Senior Accountant in Greenwich, CT to oversee key accounting functions and support monthly and year-end closes. The role also serves as the payroll SME, managing semi-monthly payroll for ~260 employees and ensuring accurate, timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, nonprofit accounting experience, and a track record of maintaining internal controls. This position reports to the Finance team and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and present findings to management and Board of Directors.
• Support annual external audit with schedules and reconciliations.
• Manage semi-monthly payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure payroll records are accurate and compliant with regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Family Centers is seeking a Senior Accountant in Greenwich, CT to oversee key accounting functions and support monthly and year-end closes. The role also serves as the payroll SME, managing semi-monthly payroll for ~260 employees and ensuring accurate, timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, nonprofit accounting experience, and a track record of maintaining internal controls. This position reports to the Finance team and offers a comprehensive benefits package.