Senior Accounting Consultant

Ascendo Resources; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a nonprofit organization with day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, Sage experience, and advanced Excel skills.

You will manage the general ledger, assist with month-end close, prepare financial statements, and help with budgeting while prioritizing accuracy and independence in a mission-driven environment. This position is based in Jacksonville, FL.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Hands-on Sage experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Review accounts for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and other accounting projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting procedures.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Nonprofit accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a nonprofit organization with day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on Sage experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
• Review accounts for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and other accounting projects as needed
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting procedures

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP
• Sage experience required
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred