Senior Accounting Finance Coordinator

ChildSavers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildSavers in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Accounting and Finance Coordinator to oversee daily financial operations, including AP/AR, month‑end close, and budget support. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and fiscal responsibility in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of experience, with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting/finance, preferably nonprofit.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP applied in nonprofit settings.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations across the organization.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Assist in month-end closures and budget preparation.
• Support the Director of Finance and participate in financial reporting for committees.
• Support annual audit preparations and monitor budgets and variances.

Skills

Organization & time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Abila

MIP/MIP Cloud

AvidXchange

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

At ChildSavers, we believe that every child deserves a strong start and a hopeful future. As Richmond’s oldest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to children’s mental health and trauma recovery, we provide access to equitable, trauma-informed therapy and prevention services that build resilience and support lifelong well-being. Our team is composed of mission-driven professionals who work every day to empower children and strengthen families throughout Central Virginia.

Company Overview

At ChildSavers, we believe that every child deserves a strong start and a hopeful future. As Richmond’s oldest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to children’s mental health and trauma recovery, we provide access to equitable, trauma-informed therapy and prevention services that build resilience and support lifelong well-being. Our team is composed of mission-driven professionals who work every day to empower children and strengthen families throughout Central Virginia.

By joining ChildSavers, you’ll become part of a compassionate, collaborative organization that values diversity, promotes continuous learning, and is committed to making a meaningful impact in our community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Accounting and Finance Coordinator to join our Finance team. The Senior Accounting and Finance Coordinator plays a vital role in overseeing daily financial operations across the organization, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and fiscal responsibility. This role is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, facilitating month-end closures, assisting in budget preparation, and supporting the Director of Finance. It demands an elevated level of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process and categorize invoices accurately within the general ledger accounts.
• Address staff inquiries regarding check requests and payment status.
• Maintain the general ledger accounting system with regular data entries (daily, monthly, and annual).
• Use accounting software such as Abila, MIP/MIP Cloud, and AvidXchange to process accounts payable.
• Vendor maintenance and contract management

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare, post, verify, and record payments and transactions.
• Perform check scanning and bank deposits for both clinic and agency accounts.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding transactions and discrepancies.
• Oversee Mental Health Services (MHS) accounts for receivable billing and program contract receivables.

Month-End Close

• Prepare and coordinate month-end closing activities.
• Record and reconcile revenue, expenses, and depreciation.
• Review and reconcile bank accounts and statements.
• Ensure accurate recording of adjustments and journal entries in financial software.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly financial statement reviews for finance committee meetings.
• Attend finance committee meetings and take detailed meeting minutes.

Annual Audit

• Support the preparation of schedules and documentation required for the annual audit.
• Annual Budgets:
• Assist in the input and management of the annual budget.
• Monitor actual-to-budget profit and loss statements monthly through the close process.

Payroll

• Generate payroll and benefits reports to support journal entries for payroll and benefits payments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting/finance roles, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying GAAP principals.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, CMA or other relevant professional certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

ChildSavers services occur primarily in office-like settings, including an ADA-compliant outpatient clinic and public-school settings, as well as occasional community visits. The following physical requirements are in place for all staff:

Ability to lift 25+ pounds.

• Ability to perform CPR and First Aid at all times.

Note

This job description does not specify or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by employees in this role. Employees must adhere to any other job-related instructions and carry out additional duties assigned by authorized personnel. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and may be reasonably adjusted to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To succeed in this position, incumbents should possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities necessary to perform each duty effectively. Some requirements may disqualify individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own or others' health or safety. The listed requirements represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not establish an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

ChildSavers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will be treated without regard to age, sex, color, religion, race, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, legal source of income, or any other status protected by law.