Senior Accountant

Who: A mission-driven nonprofit financial services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support affordable housing initiatives.
What: Manage accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance support, and system improvements while partnering directly with executive leadership.
When: This is a full-time position with immediate start availability.
Where: Based in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily onsite in a collaborative office environment.
Why: To ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and scalable processes that support organizational growth and community impact.
Office Environment: Professional, team-oriented nonprofit environment with close collaboration with executive leadership.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the CFO and manages core accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance support, and system enhancements in support of a growing mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations in QuickBooks Online, including general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.

• Support transition from QuickBooks to a future ERP system.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual reports.

• Develop dashboards, board reports, and financial analyses.

• Coordinate annual audit preparation and support external auditors.

Budgeting & Planning

• Lead development of the annual organizational budget.

• Monitor and analyze budget variances throughout the year.

Compliance & Investor Reporting

• Prepare investor compliance reports and ensure accurate submissions.

• Support regulatory and CDFI-related compliance requirements.

• Maintain strong documentation standards and internal controls.

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize advanced Excel skills to develop financial models and analysis tools.

• Maintain data integrity and improve reporting processes.

• Support ERP implementation and system migration initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Strong experience in nonprofit or financial services accounting preferred.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills required.

• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and audit support.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and internal controls.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Senior Accountant in Atlanta, Georgia at a nonprofit CDFI, onsite, managing QuickBooks, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and ERP transition.