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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP-compliant accounting practices, including monthly close processes, reconciliations, and audit preparation. Proficient in managing complex accounting issues and providing training and support to team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP KnowledgeMonthly Close ManagementSage Intacct ExperienceAudit PreparationComplex Accounting Issue Resolution
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Hard Skills
Journal Entry PreparationBalance-Sheet ReconciliationFlux AnalysisFund Accounting PrinciplesAccount AnalysisTechnical Memo PreparationAudit Schedule PreparationProcess DocumentationData Issue ResolutionFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailSound JudgmentClear CommunicationCoaching and FeedbackConfidentiality
Tools & Technologies
Enterprise Accounting SystemsSpreadsheetsSage Intacct
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA or Progress Toward CPA
Industry Keywords
Nonprofit AccountingFund AccountingMulti-Entity AccountingProfessional Services AccountingSchool Finance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFlux
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead monthly close for assigned complex client entities
- Prepare complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjustments
- Prepare and review balance-sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances
- Perform balance-sheet and income-statement flux analysis
- Resolve non-routine transactions, multi-entity and intercompany activity, and high-judgment close issues
- Research accounting questions and document GAAP-compliant conclusions
- Apply fund-accounting, grant, and restricted-revenue principles where applicable
- Prepare technical memos and supporting documentation
- Serve as a resource for difficult accounting questions
- Review Staff Accountant work and provide coaching and feedback
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Support financial statements and management reports
- Track and resolve audit adjustments and recommendations
- Lead accounting work for client onboarding, offboarding, balance-sheet cleanup, and complex transitions
- Establish opening balances, chart-of-accounts mapping, and close procedures
- Partner with Payroll, AP, Client Management, Financial Operations, and Compliance
- Identify and resolve upstream data issues
- Improve workpapers, templates, close checklists, system practices, and training materials
- Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting areas, processes, or systems
- Develop process documentation, desk procedures, and job aids
- Lead training and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Represent SME areas in system enhancements, user testing, and cross-team improvement initiatives
- Contribute to special projects that enhance service delivery and financial transparency
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus
- Four or more years of progressive accounting experience, including monthly close, reconciliations, account analysis, and audit preparation preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex accounting issues
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- School finance, nonprofit, fund-accounting, multi-entity, or professional-services experience preferred
- Experience with enterprise accounting systems and standardized close, audit, or reporting workflows preferred
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and ability to manage recurring deadlines
- Ability to research and explain complex accounting treatment, review work constructively, and guide less-experienced accountants
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Working proficiency with spreadsheets and enterprise accounting systems
- Ability to learn and apply approved workflows and reporting tools
- Ability to identify discrepancies, assess risk, document conclusions, and escalate issues through the appropriate authority path
Benefits
Comp & perks- Industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses
- Unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on contributions
- Mentoring and money to take training classes
- Welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment
- Equal opportunity employer