United Way · 5 days ago
Senior Accountant
South Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expUnited Way is dedicated to supporting the financial health of the community, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant to work closely with the CFO and the finance team. This role involves managing the general ledger, overseeing financial reporting, and supporting the budget process while ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
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Responsibilities
General Ledger Management: Manage the general ledger, reconcile several GL balance sheet accounts monthly, maintain documentation for the annual audit, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded according to GAAP
Month-end Close Process: Prepare and review month – end and year – end journal entries, including supporting schedules for recurring and non – recurring entries, to ensure alignment with GAAP
Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliation, resolving any discrepancies
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual finance statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
Budget Support: Support the CEO and Program Leads in developing and monitoring the annual budget, providing ongoing analysis and reports on variance
Compliance Support: Work with the Grants Manager to ensure compliance with grant requirements and donor restrictions, particularly in tracking and reporting restricted and unrestricted funds
Compliance & Audit: Manages the independent audit for the organization and coordinates the filing of the annual IRS Form 990 and other financial compliance reporting
Special Projects: Participate in special financial projects, including financial analysis and system improvements
Team Leadership: Supervise finance and accounting, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field is required
Use of accounting software required
Proven experience working with relational databases
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to manage various accounting tasks that contribute to the efficient management of the organization's finances
Lead accurate financial reporting
Oversee accounting processes
Support the organization's budget build process
Manage the general ledger
Reconcile several GL balance sheet accounts monthly
Maintain documentation for the annual audit
Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded according to GAAP
Prepare and review month-end and year-end journal entries
Perform monthly bank reconciliation, resolving any discrepancies
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual finance statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
Support the CEO and Program Leads in developing and monitoring the annual budget
Work with the Grants Manager to ensure compliance with grant requirements and donor restrictions
Manage the independent audit for the organization
Coordinate the filing of the annual IRS Form 990 and other financial compliance reporting
Participate in special financial projects, including financial analysis and system improvements
Supervise finance and accounting, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
A high degree of attention to detail and comfort in dealing with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial information
Ability to translate and effectively communicate financial concepts to various audiences with varying levels of financial understanding
Able to work independently and as a productive member of a team
Able to analyze a situation and develop and implement a solution
Preferred
Completion of 2–4-year degree in finance or accounting preferred
Knowledge of Abila MIP Accounting Software preferred
Company
United Way
Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Truist Foundation
2024-10-08Grant
Leadership Team
Angela F. Williams
President & CEO
Tom Lowery
SVP. Chief Transformation Officer
Recent News
2025-11-05
2025-10-30
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