NFP Senior Associate

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead accounting service delivery across multiple not-for-profit client engagements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion of financial reporting activities.
• Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activities, and periodic financial reporting.
• Review and approve complex financial statements and client deliverables, including multi-entity and nonprofit-specific reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, maintaining strong relationships and resolving accounting or operational issues proactively.
• Manage engagement timelines, resource allocation, project priorities, and client expectations across multiple engagements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Associates and Seniors through coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing support.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency across client engagements.
• Ensure compliance with firm methodologies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality expectations.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for additional services, process enhancements, or technology solutions.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex matters and promote consistent application of accounting principles and best practices.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging accounting technologies to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.
• 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, CaseWare, Ramp, or other ERP/accounting systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience reviewing financial transactions, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.