Senior Accountant

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 bachelors’ 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.