Senior Accounting Specialist

**Job Summary** We are seeking a highly motivated and detail\-oriented Senior Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will lead complex accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support financial reporting processes. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of our financial data, streamline accounting operations, and mentor junior team members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission\-driven organization with a focus on transparency, accuracy, and continuous improvement. **Responsibilities** * Manage and oversee general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory requirements. * Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and reports, providing insights for management decision\-making. * Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and bank reconciliations to maintain precise financial records. * Support compliance with SOX (Sarbanes\-Oxley Act) controls and other regulatory standards related to financial reporting. * Handle accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing and collections. * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial data analysis using Excel data analysis techniques such as VLOOKUP functions and spreadsheet modeling. * Mentor junior staff members in accounting best practices, technical accounting issues, and software tools like QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Sage, Xero, and other financial software platforms. **Skills** * Extensive experience in financial accounting, corporate accounting, and governmental accounting environments. * Strong knowledge of GAAP standards, technical accounting principles, and regulatory compliance accounting. * Proficiency in financial software such as QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Sage, Xero, and Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel for data analysis and report writing. * Demonstrated understanding of SOX controls, LIHTC (Low\-Income Housing Tax Credit), securities law, wills/trusts \& estate law is a plus. * Expertise in double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, accrual accounting, and general ledger reconciliation processes. * Ability to interpret complex financial concepts related to public accounting, private equity transactions, or non\-profit accounting environments. * Experience with financial statement preparation, financial report writing/interpretation, and regulatory reporting requirements. * Strong analytical skills including cash flow analysis, budget management, account reconciliation techniques such as bank reconciliation procedures. * Excellent communication skills for mentoring team members and collaborating across departments on financial projects. Join us to be part of an organization dedicated to excellence in financial management while fostering growth through continuous learning and professional development! Pay: $40\.00 \- $50\.00 per hour Expected hours: N