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.