Senior Accountant

Summary

Join uAspire as a Senior Accountant and play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's financial future. This newly created position offers broad responsibilities encompassing all aspects of daily accounting operations, from month-end close to financial reporting and tax filings. You will collaborate closely with the CFO to enhance accounting policies and internal controls. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and advanced accounting software proficiency. This remote position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion. uAspire's mission is to improve economic mobility for underrepresented students, making this a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting
• Minimum 5 years nonprofit accounting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with executives and cross-functional teams
• Advanced-level skills in accounting and database software

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage organizational, program, and grant budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads and the Executive Team
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, to provide actionable insights to the CFO and other executive leaders
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity
• Complete month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, adjustments, and entries
• Act as team lead and client contact for annual external audit; Prepare all schedules and documentation required for audits
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices
• Process employee expenses and maintain corporate credit card program
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy
• Identify and manage potential financial risks and work with the CFO to implement mitigation strategies
• Conduct periodic reviews of financial controls, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary
• Ensure timely and accurate filling of all regulatory reports, including IRS Form 990 and state filings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA
• Supervisory experience

Benefits

• Remote work
• Salary range: $101,650-$108,800