Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, banking transactions, and other recurring accounting activities.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules to ensure compliance and facilitate annual audit activities.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of draft financial statements and supporting analyses.
Prepare, maintain, and reconcile key financial schedules, including pledge and grant receivables, deferred revenue, investments, balance sheet accounts, and trial balance activity.
Conduct account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare location-based reconciliations and other recurring financial reports and analyses.
Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
Supervise and provide ongoing support, coaching, and performance management to the accountant.
Review and oversee the organization's fixed asset schedule, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
Review and approve biweekly payroll-related journal entries, general ledger postings, reconciliations, and other payroll accounting activities.
Support all activities related to the organization’s annual financial audit and other Q/A processes as assigned, including:
Prepare receivable year end schedules, including PV discount and bad debt analysis.
Requirements
Reconcile revenue activity between Salesforce and Sage Intacct, research variances, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools. •
Experience with nonprofit accounting systems and financial management software preferred.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting practices.
Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting systems and financial management software.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, audited financial statements, and management reporting.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across various communication channels.
experience of the applicant along with the
At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world.
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Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.
Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence.
Experience
5-7 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
Benefits
Compensation: $77,600 - $91,400
Commitment to SEO's mission and a genuine passion for supporting young people from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities in achieving their academic and career aspirations. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive
benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts.
The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.
Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and
requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. EEOC Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Contact
Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/ .
Additional details
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005
Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the Finance team and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial records.
The Senior Accountant also supports revenue tracking across multiple funding sources, assists with month-end and year-end close processes, and plays a critical role in preparing for and supporting the annual audit.
Reconcile and monitor banking activity, internal transfers, vendor accounts, corporate card transactions, employee expenses, and related accounting system activity.
Serve as backup support for expense management and related accounting system integrations.
Release of restricted assets and grant tagging.
Pulling up backups for journal entries and expense
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective, results-oriented solutions.
Collaborative and service-oriented approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.