Senior Accounting Specialist

The Senior Accounting Specialist oversees all financial operations to ensure fiscal health and compliance. This includes managing the accounting specialist, safeguarding assets, maintaining accurate records, and implementing strong internal controls. The role serves as the financial liaison to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board, directs the annual budget process, and provides timely financial reporting. Additional responsibilities include managing banking relationships, investments, cash flow, payroll, and acting as the primary contact for auditors and financial partners.

• Manages and develops team to ensure proactive responses to all requests and opportunities.
• Safeguards organizational assets and ensures accurate, timely recording of all transactions in compliance with current accounting practices.
• Implements strong internal controls, comprehensive policies, and checks across all departments to maintain legal and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as the chief financial liaison to the executive staff and Board of Directors, presenting comprehensive financial information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Notifies appropriate organizations, board members, and staff of significant budget variances and works to resolve adverse variances promptly.
• Directs the annual budget process ensuring financial plans align with organizational strategic goals. Provides regular reports to budget owners comparing actual financial activity to budget.
• Conducts due diligence for company ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing using financial analysis tools.
• Manages commercial banking relationships to secure appropriate credit resources under competitive terms.
• Oversees reserves, investments, and cash flow to ensure adequate funding for emerging business opportunities.
• Acts as the primary liaison with external audit firms, banks, lessors, investment managers, and credit card companies.
• Reviews all contracts prior to execution to ensure accuracy and completeness and adheres to all financial contractual deadlines once signed.
• Manages payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely tax filings and funding of employee retirement plans in accordance with plan guidelines.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least 7-10 years of related experience.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, tax reporting, and payroll laws is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with accounting systems and data retrieval tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while meeting deadlines and responding proactively to opportunities.