Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions for our Seattle-and Bellevue-based synagogue.

In this role, the Senior Accountant will report directly to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

Senior Accountant responsibilities include:

Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status
Review and approve semi-monthly payroll
Track and maintain fixed asset schedules and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Coordinate with Director of Finance and Executive Director to improve financial procedures

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience as a Senior Accountant
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied to nonprofit organizations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills required
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages. MIP and Paylocity experience preferred, but not required
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This exciting career opportunity allows you to work with a brilliant and thriving team! This opportunity offers a competitive salary range of $75-90K annually, and a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation (15 days to start), holidays (9 holidays plus up to 7 Jewish holidays off, depending on the calendar), and sick leave; health, vision, dental and short-term disability insurance paid by employer; long term disability available through payroll deduction; flexible spending account and 403b plan with employer matching.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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