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The Role
The Senior Accountant prepares and posts journal entries, reconciles balance sheet accounts, performs monthly variance analysis, supports close, budgeting, and forecasting, maintains reporting tools and dashboards (Excel/Power BI), manages large datasets, and assists with ad hoc reporting and process improvements to provide timely, accurate financial information.
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Our doors are open—and so are our opportunities.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate, dedicated workforce that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities every day.
Our culture of belonging is brought to life through clearly defined Workplace Values and Service Standards that guide how we work, support one another, and serve our patients. These shared principles connect us as one team across all locations and roles, creating a workplace where purpose, collaboration, and respect are at the center of everything we do.
If you are passionate about advancing equitable healthcare and want your work to truly matter, we invite you to grow your career with us.
Learn more: ppsatcareers.org
What’s Interesting About This Role:
The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Analysis supports accounting operations and internal financial reporting through journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, recurring reporting, and budgeting support activities. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Excel and data management capabilities, and the ability to work with large datasets to produce accurate, timely financial information. The role partners closely with the Financial Analyst to support ongoing reporting processes, maintain analytical tools, and assist with operational finance needs.
Position Details
Location: Remote within our service area (NC, SC, VA, WV)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Who Are You:
- Passion for supporting mission-driven work and alignment with reproductive healthcare values and access
- Strong accounting fundamentals with experience in traditional accounting entries
- Advanced Excel skills, including IF statements, pivot tables, nested formulas, and macros
- Experience working with large data sets and data management
- Ability to manage existing reports and create new reports/dashboards for future business needs
- Analytical mindset with the ability to build reports that tell a story through data
- Enjoys working with numbers and identifying trends and insights
What You'll Do:
- Perform monthly variance analysis and provide clear, supportable explanations of results for Finance leadership and Board reporting needs.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the Financial Analyst.
- Prepare recurring departmental and operational financial reports.
- Support ongoing reporting and analysis needs by organizing, maintaining, and analyzing financial datasets.
- Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.
- Utilize advanced Excel functionality, including pivot tables, nested formulas, lookups, SUMIF logic, and large-volume data management.
- Maintain and update reporting tools, templates, and analytical workbooks developed by the Financial Analyst and Finance team.
- Support dashboard and reporting tool maintenance, including Power BI or similar systems.
- Assist with process improvement efforts related to reporting efficiency, data integrity, and financial analytics.
- Prepare and post accurate journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments with complete supporting documentation.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items timely and accurately.
- Support monthly and annual close processes, including review and investigation of account activity.
- Support preparation and validation of monthly and annual financial reporting packages.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through to resolution.
- Apply structured problem-solving skills to new or complex issues.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in determining when to resolve independently versus escalate.
- Communicate clearly and effectively regarding variances, reporting results, and financial issues.
- Maintain strong attention to detail while understanding the broader financial impact of work performed.
- Adhere to affiliate policies and procedures including meetings and training requirements, ensuring punctuality and attendance, and following personnel policies.
- Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by the Controller and CFO.
- Foster a collaborative work environment by taking initiative, following through on tasks, and identifying solutions.
The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Analysis performs a wide range of duties including, but not limited to the following:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Data, Systems & Reporting Tools
General Ledger & Close
Operational & Team Expectations
General Expectations
What You Bring To The Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university plus 2 - 4 year’s accounting and/or financial reporting experience or 4 years related experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting close processes, and performing variance analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines and produce accurate, supported work with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Nonprofit accounting and/or healthcare nonprofit experience.
- Experience in multi-entity environments.
- Experience with MIP Fund Accounting.
Preferred (not required):
What We Offer:
- As a full-time PPSAT employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compensation Transparency
PPSAT is committed to equitable and transparent pay practices. This position is aligned within our established pay structure, with an annual salary range of $69,000–$89,000. Starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity.
A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.
This position requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPSAT does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers' candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers is the criminal justice system and its effects on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions.
Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
At Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic (PPSAT), we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to keep it at the core of who we are. We are committed to a diverse workforce that welcomes an array of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion in teams, decision-making, policy, practice, and operations contributes to a sense of belonging that benefits our culture, our staff, our patients, and our community. At PPSAT, we are dedicated to learning, reducing and eliminating inequities, and developing best practices to dismantle systemic racism and the complex problems caused by it.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Due to pre-approved budget allocations, we are unable to provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas (including, but not limited to, H-1B, O-1, or TN status) for this position. We will not consider candidates who need employer sponsorship now or who will need it in the future.
No phone calls please.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus 2-4 years accounting/financial reporting experience or 4 years related experience in lieu of degree
- Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and adjustments
- Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and supporting monthly/annual close processes
- Experience performing variance analysis and preparing financial reporting packages
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (IF statements, pivot tables, nested formulas, lookups, SUMIF logic, macros)
- Experience working with large datasets and data management
- Ability to maintain and support dashboards and reporting tools (Power BI or similar)
- Proven ability to manage deadlines and produce accurate, supported work with minimal oversight
- Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Authorization to work in the United States (employer will not sponsor visas)
- Background check upon offer
- CPA or CPA candidate
- Nonprofit accounting and/or healthcare nonprofit experience
- Experience in multi-entity environments
- Experience with MIP Fund Accounting
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The Company
What We Do
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) is a leader in reproductive health care, rights, and education in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Its mission is to help people live full, healthy lives by providing inclusive and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services and advocating for public policies that protect and expand reproductive rights and access.
