Senior Accountant

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The Senior Accountant supports the AMC’s financial operations through ownership of complex general ledger accounting, month end close activities, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordance with organizational policies and accounting standards. The role is responsible for key accounting areas including restricted funds, endowment, investments, capital assets, compliance filings, and audit support, and works cross functionally to strengthen processes, internal controls and the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. 

This is a hybrid position, and candidates must be within commuting distance of the Boston office. 

The role may also require flexibility during periodic peak workloads, particularly during monthly close, audits, and reporting cycles.

What You'll Be Doing at AMC

Core Accounting and Financial Reporting 

• Lead assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly and year end close processes, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and analyses  

• Support accounting and reporting of revenue across programs and systems 

• Ensure that accounting is performed in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and accounting standards 

• Identify accounting issues and recommend resolutions 

• Ensure documentation supports audit and control requirements 

• Evaluate accounting workflows and internal controls; recommend and implement process, system and technological improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and consistency 

• Develop and/or maintain accounting procedures and documentation for assigned areas 

• Manage assigned responsibilities accurately and within established timelines, escalating issues and competing priorities as needed 

Investments 

• Manage the investment inbox and maintain organized, audit ready investment documentation 

• Coordinate the processing, funding, and tracking of capital calls and related investment activity 

• Record quarterly investment activity and maintain key reconciliations, including investment rollforwards and investment cash activity 

Accounting for restricted funds 

• Manage restricted fund balances in accordance with donor intent and record releases from restriction accurately and timely 

• Coordinate with accounting, development, and program teams to support proper recording and use of restricted funds and provide timely balance updates to stakeholders 

• Maintain endowment schedules, including fund documentation and purpose, spending classifications, and allocation of investment income 

• Support and advance efforts to enhance expense tracking for all restricted funds, including grants, and provide budget managers with meaningful, accurate reports 

AMC Published Books  

• Record and reconcile monthly accounting activity related to book distribution operations 

• Prepare biannual royalty reports and coordinate timely royalty payments 

• Maintain book inventory accounting and related reconciliations to ensure accurate balances and reporting 

Capital Projects and Fixed Assets 

• Manage accounting for capital projects, including assigning project codes, monitoring activity, performing reconciliations, and maintaining reports for management use 

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and related depreciation schedules, ensuring additions, disposals, and transfers are recorded accurately and timely 

Audit and Compliance Support 

• Coordinate assigned aspects of the annual financial statement audit, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables 

• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for Form 990 and other compliance filings, including tracking lobbying activities and related disclosures 

• Prepare and support timely compliance filings for local, state, and federal agencies 

Cross‑Functional & Operational Support 

• Provide cross training and backup support for cash receipts and accounts payable processes, as needed 

• Provide guidance, training or review support to less experienced accounting staff, as assigned 

• Serve as an accounting resource to development, program, operations, and other departments for assigned areas 

• Communicate accounting requirements, deadlines, and fund balance information to internal stakeholders 

• Partner with management to support reporting and analysis needs 

• Leverage technology in performance of work and support digital transformation projects, as requested 

• Perform other projects and duties as assigned 

What AMC is Looking For

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field 

• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience  

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting 

• Experience with complex nonprofit accounting, such as restricted funds, endowments, and investments 

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline‑driven environment 

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with a major accounting system (Sage Intacct preferred). 

• Preferred 

• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission‑driven organization 

• Experience supporting annual audits, Form 990 preparation and other regulatory compliance filings 

Preferred 

• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization 

• Experience supporting annual audits, Form 990 preparation and other regulator compliance filings 

Core Competencies 

• Technical accounting and systems knowledge 

• Ownership and accountability 

• Ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance and use professional judgement 

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong organizational, time‑management and communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions 

• Proactive and process improvement mindset 

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range

Boston Based: $66,157 - $89,265

Other Northeast Based locations: $57,528 - $77,622

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Plan: Generous employer contributions through Cigna with optional vision and dental.  
• Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability. 
• Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.  
• Retirement: Mandatory 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule. 
• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of paid earned time and up to 11 paid company holidays. 
• Other Team Member Perks:  
  • 30% discount on AMC Merchandise  
  • Free Annual AMC Membership 
  • 10 Free nights at AMC locations 
  • Educational Assistance 
  • Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more! 

HOW TO APPLY AT AMC

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.