Senior Accountant

Overview:

As the Senior Accountant at the Barber National Institute, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and clarity of the organization’s financial records and reporting. Reporting to the Controller, you will perform advanced accounting functions including month-end close activities, account reconciliations, budget analysis, and financial oversight of organizational events.

This position is preferably based at our Erie, PA location, though we are open to considering remote work for the right candidate. You will work closely with Finance, administrative leaders, and Advancement to support accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can analyze financial information, identify trends and discrepancies, and communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance partners.

What You’ll Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Nonprofit accounting and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant accounting certification preferred but not required
• Experience with nonprofit accounting standards, including ASC 958, preferred

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles, with knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify variances, and communicate meaningful insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong reconciliation, budgeting, reporting, and internal control skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and organizational information
• Ability to work collaboratively with Finance, administrative leaders, Advancement, and other organizational partners

   

A Typical Day May Include:

• Preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries and supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts, income statement activity, and intercompany transactions while researching and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Maintaining net asset classifications, restriction tracking, and related nonprofit financial reporting
• Leading annual budget preparation and completing monthly budget-to-actual analysis for assigned administrative cost centers
• Identifying significant budget variances, financial trends, and potential risks and communicating findings to administrative leaders
• Translating financial results into clear and actionable information for non-finance stakeholders
• Providing financial oversight for organizational events in partnership with Advancement, including donations, sponsorships, fees, and event-related expenses
• Preparing audit schedules, internal reports, process narratives, and control documentation
• Supporting internal and external audits and helping strengthen financial processes and internal controls
• Partnering with the Controller and Finance team to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial practices
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring financial activities are completed in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable accounting standards

Perks with a Purpose 
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind. 

Healthcare 
• Medical and Mental Health 
• Dental and Vision Coverage 

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Teladoc Virtual Health 
Financial Well-being 
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match   
• On-Demand Pay 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Student Loan Forgiveness 
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts 
• Employee Discounts 
Life & Family Support 
• Company Paid Life Insurance 

• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare 
• Employee discounts for select BNI events and services 

• Generous Paid Time Off  

• Seven Paid Holidays

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE

Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.