Senior Accountant
Job in
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, 31900, USA
Listing for:
Pastoral Institute
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Manager, CFO, Accounting & Finance
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Management
Financial Manager, CFO
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing complex accounting functions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the organization’s financial health. Your expertise will drive accurate financial reporting, streamline accounting processes, and contribute to strategic decision‑making. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional eager to make a significant impact within a thriving organization committed to excellence and integrity.
Responsibilities
Lead or oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including full‑cycle accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.Prepare and post complex journal entries, accruals, and allocations (especially important for payroll and overhead allocation across programs).Manage month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP for nonprofits.Prepares detailed annual budget (working with Leadership) for presentation to the Board of Trustees annually. Monitor said budget closely and report at all Board meetings on progress.Establishes and provides monthly program feedback relative to income, expenses and other budgetary matters with CEO.Works with HR on all payroll related items through Paycom.Ensure quality control over financial transactions and finance reporting through established practices to document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and supervises all general accounting functions, including proper record keeping with entries and backups, filing, and annual storage of financial records. Reviews records with CEO on a weekly basis.Prepares/reviews adjusting entries and schedules for annual audit; schedule audit and work with auditors in answering questions, providing necessary information and explaining accounting/financial system; review audit results and implement necessary/recommended internal controls and/or other revisions.Reconciles and approves investment statements in SAGE 100 for PI Foundation. Requests funds to support PI operations from investments in accordance with the annual spending policy.Prepares bank reconciliation and works with CEO for review and approval.Manages and prepares all 1099 tax records annually.Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.In Coordination with the Director of Development develop grant budgets and track grant funds through fund accounting. Review grant reports and cash requirements for all grants of the organization.Assures appropriate and cost‑effective insurance coverage—professional liability, building contents.Reviews, approves and executes all financial agreements of the organization, maintains all vendor records and contracts in collaboration with CEO.Prepares any payroll audits requested.Serves as the Red Flag Compliance Officer.Stays abreast of national trends and innovations in financial administration. Consistently continues education and research to improve organizational programs and self‑growth.Provides liaison with the Board of Trustees on financial matters; attends all board meetings and works closely with the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, presents in conjunction with Treasurer at Board meetings.Maintain financial records for the Pastoral Institute Foundation.Prepares schedules and reconciles various general ledger accounts as needed.Prepares and inputs other journal entries as required on a monthly basis. Makes all necessary general ledger entries.Attend all Leadership and required monthly meetings and annual trainings.Cross Training on all accounting functions.Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.Qualifications
College Graduate, preferably with a Master's Degree in Business Administration and/or Finance.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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