Senior Accountant

Are you looking to make a difference in the world?

Looking to take the next step in your career with an impactful organization helping people?

Join AFTD, the leading organization dedicated to ending the most common dementia under 60, known as FTD. We help families affected today, and drive research to bring hope for the future. Our work to bring about a world without dementia is only missing your passion and your expertise. AFTD is growing rapidly, with a greater ability to offer help for those affected than ever before. Join us today to make a difference for families affected by FTD, across the United States and beyond. 

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing complex accounting functions for the organization in partnership with the Director of Finance and Office Manager.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.  The position ensures adherence to deadlines and manages a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation and review, accounts payable review, financial reporting, donor restricted net assets compliance, monthly account reconciliations, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. 

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare monthly financial statements and other reporting for management, the Board of Directors, committees, and grants. 
• Support forecasting and other planning activities. 
• Prepare various monthly allocation and recurring journal entries including overhead and payroll allocations. 
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources, while maintaining an elevated level of accuracy in an expanding business model. 
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations as well as prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the Office Manager. 
• Manage Donor Restricted Net Assets, account for AFTD grant programs and monitor compliance across the organization with established rules and regulations. 
• Monitor quarterly and annual tasks to ensure clean and timely year-end audits. 
• Provide documents and support as needed to external auditors for year-end audits and tax returns. 

 Other Job Functions

• Conscientiously follows company policies and practices and takes care of organizational property.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel for organizational meetings and events as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is an individual contributor and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Licensure/Credentials:

• Active CPA license preferred

Experience:

• 4-6 years of financial accounting or audit accounting experience, preferably experience working in the nonprofit sector

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Quickbooks Online
• Knowledge of Concur and Salesforce software preferred.
• Proven experience in grant accounting within the nonprofit sector preferred
• Strong understanding of grant compliance regulations and reporting standards.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with expense reporting and invoice management software 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook), PowerPoint and editing of PDF files. 
• Experience with Payroll HRIS reporting 
• Strong GAAP/internal controls knowledge 
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. 
• Highly organized and efficient in completing various projects with overlapping deadlines. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of staff. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interview Process

• Submit an application, including cover letter and resume
• Phone screen with a member of AFTD’s HR department
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Team interview with department staff
• Offer made to final candidate (contingent on reference and background checks)
• Additional interviews or assessments may be required dependent on position                 

AFTD Awards

• Platinum Seal of Transparency 2025 from GuideStar, an organization that collects and publishes IRS-verified data about charitable organizations, issuing Seals of Transparency based on how much information each charity provides
• 4-star rating on Charity Navigator, an organization that assesses nonprofits’ organizational effectiveness through IRS filings and metrics such as, Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability

Benefits and Perks

AFTD offers a competitive salary and is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employees regularly working 30 hours or more per week
• Basic Life Insurance/AD&D
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Identity Protection
• Voluntary Term Life/AD&D
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
• Pet discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• SIMPLE IRA with company match
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• A company culture that encourages work/life balance
• Ongoing team building opportunities, including staff retreats and days of service
• Ongoing professional development training and opportunities
• Hybrid working environment, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Business casual dress code

AFTD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) guidelines. 

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