Senior Accountant

Your Impact:  The Senior Accountant/Grant Manager is a proactive and strategic leader, working closely with the CFO and Controller to oversee and enhance the accounting and finance operations of the Association. This role plays a critical part in developing, implementing, and maintaining strong financial controls, with a particular focus on grant management and compliance. Serving as a key liaison, the Senior Accountant/Grant Manager supports operations and funds development team, ensuring seamless grant compliance and financial integrity while driving efficiency and accountability across all funding sources.   The responsibilities we will trust you with: Accounting and Reporting Functions: Manage Pre-Award Functions: Oversee the review of funding agency fiscal requirements and ensure the timely development and submission of budgets, pre-award spending approvals, project requests, and all necessary documentation for grant applications Oversee Post-Award Account Management: Ensure effective financial oversight of awarded grants, including review of project expenditures, wage, tax and fringe benefit allocations, and cost management.  Prepare and/or review funder required financial reports and budget modifications.  Ensure completeness of grant revenues in NetSuite, apply payments as received and follow up on unpaid receivables. Ensure Strong Internal Controls: Work with Controller to enforce financial policies and procedures and develop action plans to enhance internal controls and compliance.  Support GAAP & Regulatory Compliance: Assist the Controller in maintaining an accurate Chart of Accounts aligned with GAAP standards and state & federal regulations. Ensure Efficient Month-End & Annual Close Processes: Work alongside the Controller to ensure an efficient and accurate financial close, addressing any reporting or compliance requirements. Drive Process Improvements & Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance audit efficiency, and implement automation solutions within NetSuite to improve workflow. Adapt to Evolving Organizational Needs: With the Controller, develop and implement new financial procedures in response to organizational growth, regulatory changes, and operational shifts, ensuring agility and compliance. Prepare Financial Reports & Schedules: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational needs. Reconcile Key Accounts: Generate and maintain monthly reconciliation reports for select cash, grants accounts receivable and deferred revenues, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Support Annual Audit Preparation: Compile and prepare assigned supporting schedules required for the annual audit, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process. Additional responsibilities:  Ensure Data Security & Confidentiality: Strictly adhere to the organization’s security guidelines, ensuring the proper handling and protection of sensitive financial and organizational information. Execute Strategic & Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead and contribute to special projects that support the associations’ objectives, responding to evolving needs and priorities as directed by leadership. Fulfill Additional Responsibilities: Take on other duties as assigned, aligning with position expectations and contributing to the overall success of the finance and accounting team.  Perform other related duties as assigned.   What is needed for this job:  Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting. CPA certification is strongly preferred. 3 years of progressively responsible experience in grant accounting. Computer skills: Proficiency with accounting software required (NetSuite preferred), experience with software system implementations and project management software.  Experience in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Salesforce, Ceridian, database, and other systems is preferred. Strong knowledge of internal controls and audits. Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state regulations. Ability to work independently while leading a team with a positive attitude and professional demeanor.   OUR CULTURE At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission.   OUR MISSION To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.