GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Staff Accountant & Payroll performs and supports all financial functions—including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and monthly general ledger reconciliations—as part of the accounting team. This role owns biweekly payroll processing in ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and ensures accurate posting to the general ledger (MIP/Abila) and compliance with federal and state requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment; experience supervising or leading processes/people preferred.
• Hands-on ADP Workforce Now payroll processing experience required (multi-cycle, end-to-end); strong knowledge of payroll compliance, deductions/benefits, and payroll GL reconciliation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MIP/Abila (or similar nonprofit/fund accounting systems); strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations).
• Substantial knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting (funding restrictions, grants, cost allocations).
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to partner with HR, program leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and deadline management; commitment to internal controls and audit readiness.
• Preferred: CPA, CPP, or progress toward credential(s); experience with grant billing to government funders; experience with benefits administration interfaces (retirement, health).