Senior Accountant

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Full-Time, 12 Month, Role Level 3

Reports To:

Accounting Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Youth Build Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition‑free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17‑20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1‑year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative‑justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school‑wide service projects.

Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At Youth Build, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post‑secondary success (4‑year college, 2‑year college, vocational training program, or livable wage job). Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more.

The Senior Accountant at Youth Build is a self‑motivated, organized multitasker with excellent customer service skills who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic atmosphere. They are responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, supporting month‑end close procedures, as well as supporting financial reporting and operational procedures. These essential tasks are central to the organization's daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual fiscal activities, as well as a key position that supports the Finance Team.

The Senior Accountant plays an important position in our organization and is responsible for much of the behind‑the‑scenes work required to keep Youthbuild in compliance and economically prudent.

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity‑focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at Youth Build and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
• A minimum of 3‑5 years related experience with federal, state, and local grant administration and accounting.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with Sage Intacct, Certify AP, and Paylocity Payroll software preferred.
• Experienced with financial and operating data analysis, report design, and the presentation of quantitative information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate quantitative information verbally and in writing to audiences with varying levels of financial sophistication, strong analytical, organization and problem‑solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships across all leadership levels and functions.

• Record journal entries, biweekly payroll and expense processing, weekly bank deposits, reconciliation of the balance sheet, bank statements, payroll allocations, corporate credit cards, gift cards and petty cash.
• Under the direction of the Accounting Manager execute monthly and annual close procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal and funding requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports.
• Assist in developing grant specific and organizational budgets, invoices and reports as assigned.
• Provide assistance with the annual financial audit and grant audits and monitoring visits.
• Oversee proper expense and revenue classification based on grantor guidelines and monitor budgetary controls of grants and contracts.
• Communicate with staff and vendors to solve invoice discrepancies and/or answer questions.
• Reconcile semi‑annual fixed asset physical inventory with the general ledger and make adjustments to fixed asset accounts as needed.
• Keep up‑to‑date on information and technology affecting finance and accounting to increase innovation, cost‑effectiveness, and ensure compliance.
• Generate annual filings of 1099s and PA Unclaimed Property.
• Utilize the current accounting system to generate monthly,…