Sr. Accountant

Description Sr. Accountant Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization. This contract opportunity has the potential to become a long-term role and is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage complex funding streams, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to strong budget oversight. The role will work across core accounting functions while helping ensure compliance with grant, program, and reporting requirements.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Oversee monthly accounting activities, including revenue recognition, journal entry preparation, and support for timely month-end close.
• Maintain accounts receivable records, reconcile balances, and resolve discrepancies across the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and submit invoices to funding sources while tracking payments and ensuring billing aligns with contract and grant terms.
• Administer grant accounting for multiple awards, including transaction review, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring for each funding source.
• Partner with internal teams to monitor program and departmental budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial insight for decision-making.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain accurate financial reporting records.
• Handle program-related accounting activities within a non-profit environment, including fund-based tracking and reporting.
• Manage tenant billing activities, including rent-related invoicing and periodic coordination connected to the location.
• Use Blackbaud Financial Edge to record transactions, reconcile accounts, and maintain reliable accounting data. Requirements The ideal candidate will have the following skillsets:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or program-based environment.
• Hands-on experience with grant accounting, including reconciliations, reporting, and multi-funder compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with fund accounting and revenue recognition in a non-profit setting.
• Ability to manage budgets, support audits, and maintain accuracy across multiple financial priorities.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several unique grants simultaneously.

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