Pace Center for Girls · 1 week ago
Senior Staff Accountant
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expPace Center for Girls seeks a detail-oriented, mission-driven, and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to manage and coordinate all financial activities across their centers. The role involves ensuring fiscal and regulatory accountability while supporting the organization's financial health and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all financial activities across Pace centers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Oversee accounting functions including property, plant and equipment, investments, insurance accounts, in-kind donations, special event transactions, and other specialized accounts
Perform monthly account reconciliations and allocations to ensure accuracy of financial statements and tax and regulatory returns
Prepare and submit required agency applications, reports, reviews, and documents
Support the budget and forecast process
Coordinate all major federal and state grant accounting and reporting
Serve as liaison between grantors and the agency; process monthly and quarterly claims and invoices; monitor accounts receivable aging
Prepare grant and contract financial reports accurately and in a timely manner
Develop and maintain effective relationships with contract managers and agency partners
Maintain an organized grant/contract filing system
Provide recommendations for accounting and reporting process improvements
Prepare and support in process documentation and controls
Conduct research and lead efforts for all audits
Act as the financial liaison for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Coordinate reporting for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other assigned grants and contracts
Prepare reports, reviews, and recommendations based on research and analysis
Identify and communicate financial and compliance issues for assigned areas to the Finance Leadership and executive management, summarizing and explaining results
Support the finance team by cross-training as necessary
Participate in the training of temporary staff or new hires as necessary
Provide training, research, and analysis to facilitate effective decision-making
Participate in conference calls and webinars, delivering continuous improvement training to agency staff regarding NSLP, IRS, and other assigned projects
Assist in the preparation and performance of annual audit and tax return and other periodic regulatory requirements
Prepare requested schedules and documentation for auditors in a neat, concise, and timely manner
Manage sales and use tax returns along with all other applicable returns
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or business
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting position
In-depth knowledge of accounting processing and reporting systems
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws impacting not-for-profit fiscal compliance and reporting
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills; strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of management, staff, and external vendors
Strong computer and internet research skills
Benefits
Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.
Company
Pace Center for Girls
PACE Center for Girls provides academics and social services with a focus on the future for middle& high-school-aged girls.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.81MKey Investors
Mary’s Memorial Giving FundBishop Parker FoundationState Farm
2025-07-09Grant· $0M
2025-06-20Grant· $0.13M
2025-04-22Grant· $0.06M
Leadership Team
Mary Marx
President & CEO
Teddy Thompson
Chief Program Officer
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