Interim Sr. Accountant

A great UHY client is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have nonprofit accounting experience, full-cycle general ledger expertise, and strong Excel skills.

The Interim Senior Accountant role is a hybrid position, working onsite Monday through Wednesday and remotely Thursday and Friday. This is a contracted position with the possibility of direct hire.

Interim Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform full-cycle general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits and assist with auditor requests.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Assist with financial reporting related to grants and restricted funding.
• Collaborate with leadership and accounting team members to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Utilize advanced Excel to prepare reconciliations, financial analyses, and management reports.
• Support ERP systems and reporting platforms, including assisting with system improvements and data integrity.
• Prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy in a dynamic environment.
• Provide accounting support during the organization's continued merger integration and process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team to provide practical solutions while adapting to changing priorities.

Interim Senior Accountant Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of recent experience in financial reporting and general ledger accounting.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience within affordable housing or property management is a plus.
• Strong full-cycle general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Internal controls and audit support experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP preferred.
• Experience with Sage 50, Sage Intacct, and Solver reporting platform is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and competing priorities.
• Accounting systems savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and workflows.
• Team-oriented professional who is willing to support the organization through ongoing change and merger integration rather than attempting to completely redesign existing processes.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for business needs.

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