Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
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26-05-2025
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Job Description
As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing US Sailings mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events. US Sailing sets the course enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime.
Membership in US Sailing is open to all individuals and organizations including all sailors coaches trainers managers administrators and officials without discrimination on the basis of gender race color ethnicity culture religion sexual orientation gender expression or mental or physical disability.
Increase sailing participation and excellence through education competition and equal opportunity while upholding the principles of fair play sportsmanship and safety.
Our Vision for the Future of Sailing
Sailing has become a rapidly growing sport in the US driven by innovations in access and education and inspired by American success in international competition. The diverse sailing community is aligned around common goals for the sport. Sailing has been embraced by the public as being inspiring inclusive and accessible.
Our Values
- Respect
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Collective Success
- Clarity and Transparency
- Sustainability
Position Summary
US Sailing is seeking a senior experienced and analytical accounting professional with strong business acumen and the ability to support our organizations financial operations.
The position will report to the CFO and work with the entire finance team which consists of 3 full time employees including this position the CFO Sr Accountant and Sr Bookkeeper. Duties include analyzing and reporting on financial performance supporting and educating the operating directors regarding the results of their respective divisions and driving the timeliness and accuracy of month end close and related financial statements.
The ideal candidate is an independent resourceful and detail oriented strategic thinker who possesses strong analytical skills excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills. This role will require advanced Excel skills as well as a deep understanding of the financial statements and how they interrelate.
What youll be doing:
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and year-end close processes
- Reconcile bank statements investment accounts and other balance sheet accounts
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions
- Manage asset inventories including Olympic department and retail inventories
- Assist with preparing financial statements and reports for management funders and auditors
- Assist with budgeting forecasting and financial analysis for programs and organizational planning
- Track and manage restricted and unrestricted funding including grant reporting and compliance
- Assist with preparing state and local tax returns and annual reports for US Sailing and the US Sailing Foundation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Support annual audits including preparation of audit schedules and working papers
- Work closely with the Development team to align financial reporting with donor and grant requirements
- Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of new financial systems and tools
Who you are:
- A highly motivated results-oriented and forward-thinking team player with a strong work ethic credibility and sense of integrity
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Strong understanding of non-profit accounting and financial data analysis
- Minimum of 6 years of experience preferable with 2-4 years in public accounting
- Possess strong personal communication skills
- Possess strong organizational skills attention to detail and be process oriented
- Ability to multitask prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
- Proficiency in accounting software Sage Intaact & Sage Intaact Planning experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite particularly Excel
- Belief in the Olympic movement
- Appreciation for the sport of sailing
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 403(b)
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Access to free gym Membership at Roger William University campus
- Access to Roger Williams University cafeteria and lunch options
- Discounts to West Marine 5-60%
- Complimentary US Sailing Membership
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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