Senior Accountant

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC