Senior Accountant

Description

AMHC is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead key accounting functions and support financial operations across the agency. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls, while providing guidance to accounting staff and collaborating with leadership.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant oversees accounts payable operations and supports overall accounting team functions. This position leads the month-end and year-end close processes, ensures financial accuracy, and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support agency-wide financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes 
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations 
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure general ledger accuracy 
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 

Budgeting, Grants & Analysis

• Monitor grant expenditures and assist with grant billing and reporting 
• Support federal funding drawdowns 
• Assist in developing annual budgets and financial forecasts 
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership 

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests 
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures 
• Ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements 
• Serve as Accounting Coordinator for the Supervised Independent Living Program 

Team Support & Leadership

• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff 
• Serve as backup for key accounting functions as needed 
• Collaborate across departments and with senior leadership 

General Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards 
• Foster a respectful and inclusive work environment 
• Work collaboratively with team members across the organization 
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet organizational needs 

Work Environment & Requirements

• Office-based environment 
• Ability to sit, stand, and use standard office equipment 
• Reasonable accommodations available as needed 

Schedule

• Full-time, exempt position 
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
• Occasional extended hours may be required 

Supervision

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Why Join AMHC?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact 
• Collaborative and supportive work environment 
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Requirements

· A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required, plus at least three year’s of progressive accounting experience. 

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience with grant accounting preferred. 

AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.