Non-Profit Accountant

Job title: Senior Accountant

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

Salary:$70,000 - $80,000/year

  What You Will Be Doing

  Core Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage revenue recognition, expense entries, A/R analysis, inventory analysis
• Execute pre-close and full month-end close processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries
• Complete account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct variance analysis and identify financial risks
• Analyze general ledger accounts and assigned cost centers
• Prepare monthly financial analyses, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Develop financial and statistical reports for monthly close, quarterly reviews, and year-end audit

  Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB standards
• Perform regulatory accounting entries and government reporting
• Manage capital and fixed asset accounting
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and patient information

  Foundation (Non-Profit) Accounting Ownership

• Manage fund-based accounting under GAAP
• Oversee fund tracking and donor-restricted assets
• Monitor grant disbursements
• Prepare nonprofit financial reports
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations

  Audit & Leadership Support

• Assist with internal and external audits
• Lead monthly operating reviews with department managers
• Provide financial insight to improve departmental margins
• Act as secondary contact for capital-related reporting
• Provide backup leadership support for Accounts Payable
• Mentor and support Finance team members informally

  Strategic & Process Improvement

• Identify trends and recommend financial improvements
• Enhance accounting and reporting efficiency
• Maintain knowledge of internal and external finance systems
• Participate in continuing education and professional development

Experience You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required)
• 2–4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GASB
• Experience with nonprofit / fund accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities