Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting activities. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting annual audits and budget preparation.

This position requires a proactive professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive process improvements in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts, including reconciliations, journal entries, and discrepancy resolution.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, payroll, investments, trust accounts, and disbursement accounts.
• Manage and coordinate school accounting activities, ensuring alignment between financial systems.
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, GAAP, and GASB standards.
• Maintain and update finance procedures and fixed asset schedules.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and support the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Assist with annual budget preparation and ongoing monitoring of financial performance.
• Reconcile accounts receivable related to EMS ambulance billing and utility services.
• Administer property insurance, verify insured assets, and manage claims.
• Serve as the lead financial liaison for financial software systems.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable, Deposits, and Payroll as needed.
• Stay current with best practices through professional development and industry involvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and the ability to quickly learn new programs.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.