Senior Staff Accountant

About this role

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Staff Accountant leads and oversees the management of the organization’s General Ledger accounts and business transactions, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with a high level of analytical judgment and review. This position serves as a supervisory role responsible for reviewing and guiding the work of the Staff Accountant and partners closely with the Vice President of Finance on monthly, year-end, and audit-related activities. The Senior Staff Accountant reports to the Vice President of Finance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance department accounting functions
• Review, approve, and provide guidance on work prepared by the Staff Accountant to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Maintain and review the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules; prepare and approve General Journal entries related to asset activity
• Lead the preparation and filing of 1099 reports, reviewing supporting documentation prepared by accounting staff
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison by attending departmental meetings and advising leadership on funding, expense trends, and budget-to-actual variances
• Oversee petty cash and expense reporting processes, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & GENERAL LEDGER OVERSIGHT

• Supervise and review invoice coding, expense reports, and check requests prepared by the Staff Accountant
• Ensure proper account classification by reviewing expense allocations across accounts and departments
• Oversee vendor payment processes, including verification of documentation, resolution of discrepancies, and compliance with payment terms
• Review vendor reconciliations and monthly statements for accuracy ...