Senior Accountant

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

Position Purpose:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's financial integrity through accurate accounting, account reconciliations, budgeting support, benefits-related financial administration, and financial reporting. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing financial information that assists leadership in making informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or behavioral health environment.
• Experience supporting annual audits
• Experience with HUD property accounting
• Familiarity with budgeting software systems (Netsuite)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational policies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.  Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries.
• Support external audit activities by preparing schedules and documentation.

Reconciliations and Financial Analysis

• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, payroll accounts, benefits-related accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all assigned accounts.

Benefits and Payroll Accounting

• Reconcile employee benefit deductions and employer benefit expenses, including medical, dental, vision, COBRA, and retirement plans.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Payroll to ensure accurate benefit processing and accounting.
• Monitor benefit-related financial activity and ensure proper recording of transactions.

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual operating budget.
• Support budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management and department leaders.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support organizational decision-making.

Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and submit sales tax filings and other required governmental reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with nonprofit financial reporting requirements and organizational audits.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Work collaboratively with Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and operational departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified to meet organizational needs.

Salary Range: $94,100 - ‎$116,700*

Additional Salary Information*: 

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
• Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.

Application Deadline: This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 11/26/2026 for priority consideration.