Temporary Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to provide immediate support during a department transition and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting professional who can quickly assess existing processes, become productive with minimal onboarding, and contribute independently in a fast-paced environment. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience. • Extensive month-end close experience, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. • Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit schedules. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, complex formulas). • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Preferred Experience • Interim, outsourced, consulting, or contract accounting experience strongly preferred. • Experience in multi-entity organizations preferred. • Experience in nonprofit environments preferred; specifically association/membership-based nonprofits. • Experience with Sage Intacct and Salesforce/Fonteva is a plus. Ideal Candidate Attributes • Learns new systems and processes quickly; reviews prior workpapers and documentation to become productive with minimal onboarding. • Exercises professional judgment, working independently while recognizing when collaboration is appropriate. • Resourceful and proactive — researches issues before seeking guidance, and asks thoughtful, well-informed questions when organizational context is needed. • Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and strong follow-through with close attention to detail. • Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, in a collaborative remote environment. • Identifies opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies. Primary Responsibilities • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation. • Own assigned components of the month-end close, including complex balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses. • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies. • Prepare audit schedules and support external audit requests. • Document processes and maintain clear, well-organized workpapers.