Senior Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and maintaining accurate financial records to support the organization’s operations. This role oversees general ledger activities, financial reporting, grant accounting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and federal grant requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in both general and grant accounting within a healthcare or nonprofit environment.  This position has the upward mobility or opportunity to advance into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general and cost accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; ensure timely and accurate month-end close.
• Oversee invoice coding, account setup, account reconciliations, and monthly close activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and respond to banking inquiries.
• Review cash disbursements, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manage accounts receivable collections.
• Verify accounts payable invoices and ensure proper allocation and timely payment.
• Assist with preparation of annual operating budgets and financial reports for governmental agencies, grants, and special projects.
• Track, monitor, and report grant expenditures and spend-down activity to ensure compliance.
• Support external auditors by gathering documentation and providing audit assistance.
• Coordinate with accounting software vendors; recommend system enhancements and updates as needed.
• Manage purchasing and invoicing activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with an innovative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of general financial and cost accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal grants management policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in general accounting, including grant accounting.