Senior Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

A dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant with deep experience supporting nonprofit financial operations, compliance, and reporting. Skilled in managing the full accounting cycle for a large human-services organization, including general ledger maintenance, grant and contract accounting, budget monitoring, and month-end close. Adept at ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to GAAP and nonprofit regulatory requirements.

Brings strong analytical ability, a commitment to internal controls, and a collaborative approach to working with program directors, administrative teams, and external auditors. Supports The Arc of Central Alabama's mission by providing reliable financial data, improving accounting processes, and helping leadership make informed decisions that strengthen services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

* Complete reconciliations and conduct thorough reviews of reconciliations and financial reports prepared by the staff accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards

* Oversee the Representative Payee Staff Accountant as they manage the finances of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring their financial well-being and compliance with relevant Social Security and Medicaid guidelines

* Manage all HUD-related entities, ensuring adherence to HUD compliance requirements.

* Work with our Billing Accountant to review monthly Medicaid billing processes for accuracy and compliance

* Take on certain property management duties, providing oversight and ensuring efficient operation of property-related activities, including the charging and acceptance of rent

* Assist in the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial records are accurately recorded and closed in a timely manner

* Working with the Financial controller in mentoring and supervision of accounting staff

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Required.

* A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role

* Demonstrated leadership skills with the capacity to manage and direct the work of others

* Ability to operate phone, computer, and other office equipment.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Skills & Competencies

* Proficient in Excel

* Ability to review and analyze financial reports for accuracy

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

* Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills and critical thinking skills

* Experience with HUD, Medicaid, and Social Security is a plus, but not required

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,

push, pull or otherwise move objects, including human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.