What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Spero?
Description
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, financial reporting, grant management, and audit support within a nonprofit/CCBHC environment. The position ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports leadership with financial insights and process improvements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, financial reporting, grant management, and audit support within a nonprofit/CCBHC environment. The position ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports leadership with financial insights and process improvements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Perform monthly cash and investment reconciliations.
- Manage and process grant invoicing (20 grants monthly).
- Oversee grant tracking, organization, and compliance.
- Manage fixed assets including depreciation schedules and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Maintain and reconcile prepaid expenses.
- Prepare departmental financial reports and support revenue reporting.
- Provide support for the following:
- 401(k) audit (July)
- Form 5500 (September)
- Annual financial audit (February/March)
- Form 990 tax return support (August)
- Cost reporting (April/May)
- Secretary of State & Attorney General reporting (April/December)
- Assist with budgeting process development and execution.
- Perform financial analysis across statements and departmental performance.
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
- Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable (AP).
- Serve as backup support for payroll processing.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Microsoft 365
- QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Bill.com
- Payroll Systems
- AI and technology tools (e.g., Claude)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- 3–7 years of accounting experience
- Experience in nonprofit and/or healthcare (CCBHC preferred)
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience with audits, cost reporting, and grant management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to sit for the majority of the workday.
- Constant use of the hands and fingers for typing, operating calculators, and handling documents.
- Close vision ability to read reports, data, and computer monitors.
- Occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 10-25 pounds.
- Occasionally standing, walking, bending, or kneeing, especially when filing, or interacting with office equipment
- A professional environment that enforces strict ethical standards, data confidentiality, and separation of duties to prevent fraud. Business hours are conducted from 8am-5pm M-F.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.