Senior Accountant

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills match the qualifications of the role.

For almost 60 years, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga has strengthened the community by transforming generosity into lasting change. It exists to connect donors’ passions - their values - with purpose, so that they can have a meaningful impact on the community. The mission of the Community Foundation is to transform generosity into lasting change toward a more just and prosperous Chattanooga where all residents can reach their full potential.

The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga is a trusted community partner, serving at the intersection between ideas and action, needs and resources, donors, and non‑profits. The Foundation currently has assets under management of over $300M. The Foundation distributed over $34M in grants last year.

The Senior Accountant is a collaborative, detail‑driven professional with strong accounting and financial expertise who supports the Foundation’s mission by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial information. In this role, the Senior Accountant works closely with the Finance and Administration Department and teams across the organization to ensure that donations, grants, and accounts payable are processed promptly and in full compliance with Foundation policies and IRS regulations.

The Senior Accountant partners with the Controller to reconcile accounts and prepare month‑end and quarter‑end reports and analyses for donors, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders. Additionally, the Senior Accountant works alongside the Finance and Administration Department to uphold office policies and maintain smooth, efficient administrative operations.

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate accounting records, financial statements, and related reports in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and investment accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), day‑to‑day transactional accounting, overseeing vendor and grant payments, reviewing gifts and donations, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare, review, and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including prepaid expenses, accruals, and inter‑fund transactions.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper coding and classification of all financial transactions.

• Conduct due diligence on gifts, grants, and accounts payable to ensure compliance with Foundation policies, IRS regulations, National Standards, and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with the Controller to evaluate internal controls, perform risk assessments, and strengthen processes that safeguard Foundation assets.
• Support ongoing compliance with Community Foundation National Standards and internal office policies.

• Monitor and report on investment accounts, ensuring adherence to allocation guidelines and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with investment advisors for record‑keeping and analysing fund transactions.
• Maintain account consolidation software, Black Diamond, by uploading monthly transaction activity and running monthly and quarterly reporting on investment activities and returns.
• Work with the Controller to develop and maintain operating cash reserves and cash flow forecasts.

• Partner with the Controller and Senior Management to design and prepare the annual budget and revenue forecast.
• Assist in tracking and reporting progress toward financial goals outlined in the Foundation’s strategic plan.

• Prepare financial materials and present reports to Board Committees and other stakeholders as needed.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support Board decision‑making.

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