Senior Accountant (6 years Min Experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our public accounting team. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with nonprofit and for-profit regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to mission-driven organizations and emerging businesses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and manage accounting engagements for nonprofit clients and for profit clients.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific standards (e.g., FASB ASC 958).
• Assist clients with budgeting, grant tracking, and fund accounting.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, including preparation and review of Form 990 and related filings.
• Provide advisory services on internal controls, financial policies, and best practices for nonprofit financial management.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive support.
• Stay current on changes in nonprofit accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare financial statements, e.g. monthly and quarterly financial reports, monthly forecasts to the Management Team and summarizing current and projected financial position
• · Execute month end and quarterly closing (e.g. balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements)
• · Prepare payroll and expense allocations across functional areas, grants, or programs
• · Prepare and update account schedules and bank reconciliations
• Analyzing and reconcile general ledger accounts and investment transactions in conjunction with preparing monthly reports for management
• · Communicate with clients to address any financial concerns
• Produce financial data for the management team upon request and assisting with other special accounting projects from time to time
• Perform analysis of operations on a monthly basis
• Developing budgets and forecast reports
• Preparing corporate tax filings and address any tax questions
• Research and implementing new accounting standards and tax regulations applicable and/or advantageous to companies within the portfolio
• Work with client funders, prepare billings, and prepare grant financial reports
• Research and implementation of tax code requirements and OMB circulars
• Work with client management to prepare financial responses and budgets for proposals and funding opportunities.
• Review grants for conditions, restrictions and revenue recognition
• Attends management and board meetings as requested
• Analyze business segments and assist in making business decisions.
• Ensure each client in the assigned portfolio is audit ready and work directly with auditors.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Preferred
• Construction Accounting Experience a plus
• Non-Profit Accounting Experience is a big plus.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of public accounting experience, with at least 2 years working with nonprofit organizations(a plus).
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting and donor restrictions.
• Experience with nonprofit and for profit audit procedures and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with grant compliance and federal funding requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance).
• Experience with nonprofit board reporting and strategic financial planning.
• Knowledge of nonprofit tax issues and charitable registration requirements.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience
• Construction experience a plus
• Strong organization, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as experience with accounting software and general ledgers
• Analytical skills with particular attention to detail

Please send your CV or resume to CPA@anilesandcompany.com

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and…