About Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC)

Helpline Youth Counseling is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth and families through programs that promote mental health, housing stability, and community well-being. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and ensure accurate financial management across multiple funding sources.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in preparing budgets, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with contract and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong analytical skills, advanced knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor program budgets for various funding entities.
• Perform budget-to-actual reconciliations and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with supporting analysis.
• Administer billing processes for multiple funding sources.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support external audits by providing required schedules and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Record and review journal entries with appropriate documentation.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit and fund accounting experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and cost allocation principles.
• Proficiency in fund accounting and managing multiple funding streams.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making within established policies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective time management and multitasking in a high-volume setting.
• Compliance: Must successfully pass a TB screening and criminal background check.

Why Join HYC?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HYC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATION ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Salary : $79,000