Charleston non-profit organization seeking qualified Senior Accountant to join their team! The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, and the year-end audit financial operations of the organization and its related entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and providing meaningful analysis. The Senior Accountant will prepare financial statements, manage general ledger activities, assist with audits, and analyze revenue sources. This position requires strong analytical skills, a solid command of technical accounting principles, and experience working with enterprise accounting systems. Prior experience in fund accounting is a plus but not required. This role reports directly to the Controller.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries and financial statements.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Assist in the development and management of the annual budgeting process.
- Conduct financial and variance analysis to support business decision-making.
- Maintain and track fixed assets and Construction-in-Progress (CIP) projects.
- Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.
- Strong understanding of subsidiary ledger processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Perform special projects as needed, including but not limited to, annual 1099 and escheatment reporting.
- As needed, provide guidance and support to internal customers on financial matters, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Possess a continuous improvement mentality by assisting in improving and documenting accounting processes and procedures.
- Utilize accounting and business systems including Business Dynamics 365, Martus, Bill.com, ADP, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, planning, budgeting or related roles. Previous Big 4 accounting experience preferred.
- Command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on identifying trends and projections.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and stress management skills.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
- Strong adopter of new technology required.
- Ability to self-start and be a critical thinker is desirable.
*Please send resume to admin@fulcrumstaffing.com in Word (Not PDF) format. Thanks!