Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant plays a key leadership role in our Accounting Department and helps foster a culture rooted in kindness, collaboration, and person-centered service. Reporting to the CFO, this position oversees key accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax compliance. The Senior Accountant supports financial reporting, and partners closely with Human Resources on payroll and benefit-related matters. This role is ideal for someone who brings both technical expertise and a commitment to a fun, engaged, and compassionate workplace.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and post journal entries, both routine and non-routine.
- Monitor and manage banking transactions, including ACH and fund transfers.
- Manage accounts payable and ensure timely, accurate payments.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and internal financial reports.
- Perform month-end closing procedures and maintain supporting financial schedules.
- Process benefit-related payment (e.g., group life, long-term disability).
- Handle garnishments, tax liens, child support orders, and similar payroll deductions.
- Process staff expense reimbursements.
- Serve as backup for accounts receivable and billing, providing support as needed.
- Serve as backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and proper ledger posting.
- Reconcile quarterly tax payments, as well as assist in 1099 preparation.
- Support financial statement preparation and higher-level duties as needed.
- Assist the CFO in preparing for audits, tax returns, and year-end reports.
- Ensure internal controls are followed for handling donations and cash.
- Maintain accurate, organized financial documentation in compliance with GAAP.
- Support special projects or other duties assigned by the CFO.
Requirements
CONDUCT
- Demonstrate kindness, patience, and compassion when collaborating with staff, residents, and visitors.
- Collaborate effectively with all team members, maintaining a positive, respectful attitude.
- Approach challenges with creativity and a commitment to fostering a fun, engaging environment.
- Consistently uphold the standards of the organization by following all policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting systems.
- Microsoft Great Plains and/or Business Central a plus
- Previous healthcare accounting a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering a team-oriented and engaged work culture.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat for variable periods of time, lift up to 35 pounds independently, and always wear a company-issued ID badge.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 5+ years of experience with general ledger accounting systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Microsoft Great Plains and/or Business Central experience
- Previous healthcare accounting experience
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat for variable periods
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently
- Must wear a company-issued ID badge
What We Do
St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children is a non-profit organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, that provides specialized, around-the-clock residential care for children and young adults with severe disabilities. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for these individuals through comprehensive nursing, medical, therapeutic, and social services, fostering a compassionate and inclusive environment that supports the physical, cognitive, and developmental needs of their residents.
