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Senior Accountant | Mission-Driven Nonprofit
Are you an Accountant who wants more than just numbers on a page? This Senior Accountant role offers the chance to apply your financial talents in a mission-driven non-profit that is deeply connected to our community. The organization manages a large budget across multiple entities, supporting initiatives that make a visible difference in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC.
You’ll work closely with a small, collaborative finance team and partner directly with organizational leaders to ensure strong accounting operations while also supporting creative and community-focused projects. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys both the rigor of accounting and the satisfaction of contributing to a purpose-driven mission.
What You’ll Do
- Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Oversee AP/AR across multiple entities
- Support annual audit and insurance renewal processes
- Assist with budget preparation and provide financial reporting to both finance and non-finance leaders
- Partner with program leaders on budgets for high-profile community initiatives
- Contribute to payroll support, IRS filings, and compliance needs
- Build relationships across the organization to strengthen financial collaboration
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 3 years of accounting experience (nonprofit background helpful but not required)
- Strong foundation in general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close
- QuickBooks or ERP system experience preferred
- CPA is always welcomed
- A curious, proactive mindset and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-accountants
- Mission-driven perspective and desire to contribute to the community
Why This Role
- Be part of a non-profit that directly impacts your local community
- Broad accounting exposure with opportunities to expand responsibilities
- Small, collaborative team with visibility to executives
- Strong benefits, including a generous 401(k) match
- Balance of professional growth with healthy work-life integration
- Visibility to senior leadership and program owners
- Room for growth as leadership transitions open new opportunities
