Senior Accountant (Non-profit)

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Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with nonprofit industry experience to support the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a hands-on role with responsibility across month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, audit and tax support, budgeting and forecasting, and general accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, appropriate documentation, and timely processing.
• Support accounting activities related to:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Fixed Assets
  • Investments
• Provide supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with tax reporting and related compliance activities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with process improvements and strengthening accounting controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Nonprofit industry accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax reporting.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.