• Non-Profit Sr. Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (Tacoma, WA)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with nonprofit accounting expertise and proficiency in MIP Fund Accounting software to assist our client with critical financial operations on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional familiar with nonprofit financial management, grant tracking, and fund accounting. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining compliance with regulations and nonprofit accounting standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Manage financial reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements following GAAP standards specific to nonprofits.

    + Fund accounting: Ensure proper allocation of funds, perform reconciliations, and monitor restricted and unrestricted fund activities.

    + MIP Accounting Software: Utilize MIP Fund Accounting to perform general ledger (GL) functions, journal entries, and financial reporting.

    + Grant compliance and reporting: Track grant revenue and expenditures to ensure compliance with donor or grantor requirements, and prepare grant-specific financial reports.

    + Budget preparation and monitoring: Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of organizational budgets, ensuring timely forecasting and variance analysis.

    + Month-end and year-end close: Perform account reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments as part of the close process.

    + Audit support: Prepare schedules, documentation, and reports required for audits, including Single Audits in accordance with federal regulations.

    + Internal controls improvement: Assess financial processes and propose improvements to strengthen internal controls and streamline operations.

    + Collaborate with leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations to aid in strategic decision-making.

    Requirements

    + Nonprofit accounting experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on working with nonprofit organizations.

    + MIP Fund Accounting software: Demonstrated expertise in the use of MIP for fund accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

    + Deep knowledge of nonprofit regulatory requirements and compliance, including grant and restricted fund management.

    + Strong understanding of GAAP, especially as it relates to nonprofits.

    + Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas) and ability to adapt to new software platforms quickly.

    + Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

     

    Preferred Skills

     

    + Familiarity with federal funding and grant compliance, including OMB Circular A-133 (Single Audit) and Uniform Guidance regulations.

    + Exposure to other nonprofit-specific accounting systems or donor management tools is a plus.

    + Experience in preparing 990 tax filings.

     

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