Senior Accountant

Basic Function

Responsible for senior level accounting and reporting functions with day-to-day oversight of various delegated finance functions.  Perform month-end general journal entry preparation, general ledger account reconciliations, ongoing grant reporting and billing, payroll processing, financial statement preparation and analysis.  Preparation and review of quarterly and annual accounting activities including assisting with year-end closing, annual audits and budgeting. Responsible for grant financial oversight and reporting in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.

Education/Training

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a non-profit setting at a senior level with a solid understanding of daily operations of a finance team including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, grants and general accounting functions.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out tasks necessary to meet job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant and contract regulations and requirements highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills to provide professional and timely support to our internal and external users of financial information.

Experience

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and general business demonstrated by 
• a high quality of work.                       
• Knowledge of federal and state grant regulatory requirements including budget preparation, oversight and reporting.
• Knowledge of the Abila MIP accounting system.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex accounting processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness and problem solving.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to think critically to identify issues.

About Us!

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.

We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.

Granite State Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.