Senior Accountant

Description Senior Accountant (Contract‑to‑Hire) - Nonprofit Organization Position Overview The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the Finance team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting organizational decision‑making. This contract‑to‑hire role is ideal for a mission‑driven professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience in nonprofit finance, fund accounting, and grant compliance. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities + General Ledger Oversight — Maintain and reconcile all GL accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards. + Month‑End Close — Lead monthly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations. + Financial Reporting — Prepare internal and external financial statements, dashboards, and management reports. + Grant & Contract Accounting — Track restricted funds, prepare grant budgets, monitor spending, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements. + Budget Development — Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting; collaborate with program leaders to analyze variances. + Audit Preparation — Serve as a primary liaison during annual audits; prepare schedules, documentation, and reconciliations. + Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight — Review AP/AR transactions, ensure proper coding, and maintain vendor and donor records. + Cash Management — Monitor cash flow, prepare cash projections, and reconcile bank accounts. + Payroll Review — Review payroll allocations, benefits, and related journal entries. + Internal Controls — Strengthen financial controls, documentation, and compliance processes. + System & Process Improvement — Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows and reporting. + Blackbaud Financial Edge — Utilize the system for reporting and GL management (experience preferred but not required). + Cross‑Department Collaboration — Partner with program, development, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting. Requirements Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA‑track preferred. + Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a nonprofit environment. + Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and restricted revenue. + Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Blackbaud, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar systems. + Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. + Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. + Commitment to the mission and values of the organization. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .