The Role
The Senior Accountant manages general ledger accounts, month-end close activities, accruals, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and variance resolution. The role supports audits, maintains audit-ready documentation, improves accounting processes and internal controls, and assists with Dynamics 365 Business Central optimization. It also provides informal guidance to junior team members.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a Staff Accountant to independently manage key accounting functions, with primary responsibility for bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month‑end close activities, and general ledger integrity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can own accounts end‑to‑end, identify issues proactively, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and other cross‑functional teams to support the month‑end close, improve accounting processes, and maintain clean, well‑documented financial records. This role is expected to exercise sound judgment, work with limited supervision, and support continuous improvement initiatives, including system optimization within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
What You Will Be Doing (essential Job Functions)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Bank, Cash, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
What You Will Be Doing (essential Job Functions)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Bank, Cash, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Independently prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for operating, clearing, and other cash accounts
- Reconcile cash receipts from customers and third‑party payment platforms to bank deposits and the general ledger
- Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items including timing differences, fees, deposits in transit, and adjustments
- Ensure reconciliations are accurate, fully supported, and completed according to close timelines
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process or control improvements
General Ledger Management
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of assigned general ledger accounts
- Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and rollforwards
- Analyze account activity and investigate unusual fluctuations or transactions
- Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period in accordance with accrual accounting principles
Month‑End Close and Accruals
- Prepare and post journal entries related to cash, accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and corrections
- Own assigned close tasks and meet month‑end deadlines with minimal supervision
- Assist with close checklists and ensure all deliverables are completed timely and accurately
- Support review and cleanup of balances as part of ongoing close improvements
Systems and Process Improvement
- Enter, review, and analyze transactions in Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Participate in system enhancements, testing, and data cleanup related to reconciliations and reporting
- Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures and documentation
- Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations and close processes
Audit and Cross‑Functional Support
- Maintain organized, audit‑ready work papers and supporting schedules
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations
- Assist with ad‑hoc accounting projects and special analyses as needed
- Serve as a resource for junior staff and provide guidance when appropriate
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and accrual principles
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivots, and reconciliation modeling
- Ability to work independently in a deadline driven month end close environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex issues
Physical Requirements
- Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
- May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand and walk.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or move light to medium weight up to twelve (12) pounds and/or exert up to twelve (12) pounds of force.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Human Appeal is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Human Appeal is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience leading portions of the month-end close process
- Hands-on experience owning or directly supporting month-end close and maintaining balance sheet integrity
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and analytical modeling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Experience with an ERP system, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Experience supporting audits and working with auditors
- Experience with accounting process improvements or internal control enhancements
- Public accounting experience
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The Company
What We Do
Human Appeal USA is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian nonprofit that works globally to fight poverty, social injustice, and the effects of natural disasters. It provides immediate emergency relief and sustainable development programs, including disaster response, healthcare, livelihoods, orphan sponsorship, and education. Its mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, empower local communities, and promote a just, caring, and sustainable world worldwide.
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