Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support key financial operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role partners closely with accounting leadership to manage reporting, reconciliations, and analysis across multiple affiliated entities that serve administrative, investment, educational, religious, and charitable functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to contribute to both recurring financial processes and special projects.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee account reconciliation activities and record accurate journal entries for assigned organizations to support timely month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports, including monthly statements for internal departments and periodic savings summaries for parish stakeholders.
• Contribute to financial reporting analysis by reviewing results, identifying variances, and helping leadership understand key trends.
• Assemble audit support schedules and assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for designated entities.
• Produce quarterly investment-related reporting with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support budgeting and annual planning efforts by creating templates, organizing financial data, and assisting with review materials.
• Process banking activity such as wire transactions, account transfers, and savings account deposit or withdrawal requests using approved systems.
• Prepare indirect tax filings and related refund documentation while maintaining compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Assist with stock contribution transactions, related accounting entries, and supporting documentation.
• Help document accounting workflows, strengthen standard procedures, and provide guidance to team members as the department grows.• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a senior-level or progressively responsible role.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and reviewing balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, support audits, and analyze accounting data across multiple entities or fund structures.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and banking platforms used for transaction processing and financial reporting.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and support organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to document procedures and contribute to process improvement in a detail-focused accounting environment.