Senior Accountant 1
Job Title: Staff Accountant II Position: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Onsite, New Castle, PA Reports To: Director of Finance
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience in nonprofit financial management, and a collaborative mindset.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
· Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
· Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards (including fund accounting)
· Support the annual audit and 990 process and liaise with external auditors
· Monitor and report on grant funding, including compliance and reporting requirements
· Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
· Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund tracking
· Improve and document accounting processes and internal controls
· Collaborate cross-functionally with program and development teams
Qualifications
· Bachelor degree in accounting
· 2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization
· Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices (FASB ASC 958)
· Experience with fund accounting and grant reporting
· Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Sage, or similar)
· Advanced Excel skills
· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive salary commensurate with experience
· Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
· Retirement plan with employer contribution 4%
· Generous paid time off and 13 holidays
· Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work