Senior Accountant - Hybrid

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• General Ledger & Close Process

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.

• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes in accordance with GAAP.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support the preparation of monthly internal financial statements and management reports.

• Assist in budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide explanations for significant changes.

• Prepare schedules and analyses used for leadership and board reporting.

• Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure proper capitalization and depreciation.

• Record asset additions, disposals, and transfers in compliance with policy.

• Maintain lease schedules and accounting entries in accordance with ASC 842.

• Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare audit schedules and PBC documentation for the annual audit and Form 990.

• Respond to auditor inquiries and ensure proper documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Support internal control testing and compliance reviews.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Review

• Collaborate with A/P and A/R teams to ensure accuracy of recorded transactions.

• Support month-end accruals, revenue recognition, and reconciliations between subledgers and the GL.

• Identify process or control gaps and propose improvements.

• Process Improvement & System Support

• Support NetSuite ERP optimization and documentation of accounting processes.

• Assist in identifying automation or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing across the Finance & Accounting team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting in a mid- to large-sized, multi-entity organization.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial statement preparation.

• Proficiency with ERP systems, including journal processing, subledger reconciliations, and report generation.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional logic, and data validation).

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to identify accounting discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend process or system improvements.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences.

• Organization & Time Management: Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Integrity & Accountability: High level of professional ethics, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Certification: Active CPA license or progress toward CPA.

• Industry Experience: Background in nonprofit, social enterprise, or affordable housing accounting (HUD, LIHTC, Section 8) strongly preferred.

• System Experience: Experience using NetSuite, UKG, Yardi or similar ERP and HRIS platforms.

• Audit & Compliance: Prior experience preparing audit workpapers, supporting external auditors, and contributing to unmodified audit opinions.

• Process Improvement: Demonstrated success implementing accounting process enhancements, automations, or ERP optimization initiatives.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to provide guidance and informal coaching to staff accountants and cross-functional partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.

• Internal control frameworks, audit readiness, and compliance best practices.

• Multi-entity consolidations, intercompany transactions, and cost-allocation methodologies.

• NetSuite or comparable ERP environments and integrated reporting tools.

• Skills in:

• Account reconciliation and variance analysis.

• Data accuracy, validation, and audit documentation.

• Financial modeling, Excel-based reporting, and ERP data extraction.

• Problem-solving and process mapping to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Clear, professional communication with staff at all levels.

• Ability to:

• Execute a complete close cycle with limited supervision.

• Manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities with accuracy and composure.

• Exercise confidentiality, sound judgment, and accountability in decision-making.

• Collaborate effectively across Finance, IT, Operations, and program teams to ensure alignment of data and reporting.

• Demonstrate commitment to Relay’s core values of Justice, Equity, Strengths, Impact, and Growth.

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Performs duties with moderate supervision and growing autonomy. Prepares work that is reviewed by senior staff for accuracy and clarity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None, but may mentor junior cross-functional staff members as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office environment.

• Remote work flexibility available.

• Must be able to attend periodic in-person meetings.