Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Senior Accountant is a new position with a broad range of responsibilities and hands-on involvement across all day-to-day accounting operations including month-end close, financial reporting, budget, audit, payroll, and tax filings.  This position will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to develop and maintain efficient and effective accounting and financial management policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls.  The position requires high attention to detail, the ability to work independently in a demanding environment, and the ability to work cross-functionally.      

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning & Reporting:

• Develop, implement, and manage l organizational, program, and grant budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads and the Executive Team
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, to provide actionable insights to the CFO and other executive leaders.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity
• Complete month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, adjustments, and entries.
• Act as team lead and client contact for annual external audit;  Prepare all schedules and documentation required for audits
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices
• Process employee expenses and maintain corporate credit card program
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.

Financial Controls & Risk Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Identify and manage potential financial risks and work with the CFO to implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct periodic reviews of financial controls, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate filling of all regulatory reports, including IRS Form 990 and state filings

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

We understand that people gain skills through various professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications below. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.
 

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
• 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting; minimum 5 years nonprofit accounting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced-level skills in accounting and database software
• Supervisory experience a plus

uAspire Core Competencies:

• Excellence - Steps up and follows through to consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Equity & Inclusion - Champion the values of diversity and the creation of inclusive spaces.
  • Equity Mindset - Identify and examine personal biases, stereotypes, prejudices, and cultural norms in ways that consider their impact on persons with marginalized identities.
  • Awareness of Inequity -  Recognize the social effects of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and other identities and the systems of oppression that perpetuate these inequities.
  • Advance Diversity and Inclusion - Proactively seeks out diverse perspectives and relationships within the workplace and the broader community served.
• Growth Mindset - Embrace challenges and setbacks as the fuel for learning and development.
• Teamwork - Contribute actively and collaboratively with colleagues to actively share goals.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: JANUARY 13, 2025
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $101,650-$108,800. Salary commensurate with experience and education.  
GRADE: V
STATUS: Exempt 
LOCATION AND WORK ARRANGEMENT: Remote
REPORTS TO: Casandra Scales, Chief Financial Officer

ABOUT uASPIRE:

Organization Vision: uAspire imagines a day when all young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential by graduating from college, regardless of their families’ financial resources or college experiences. 

Organization Mission:  Improve the economic mobility of underrepresented students by creating financial solutions to diverse postsecondary pathways.

• Student Advising: Support high school and college students to access financial aid and navigate postsecondary systems through in-person and virtual advising.
• Training: Equip counselors and program staff with financial aid knowledge and student-centered resources through professional training and support.
• Policy & Systems Change: Advocate for federal, state, and institutional policy change to transform financial aid and higher education systems based on our students’ lived experiences.
• Consulting:  Develop unique solutions to address partners’ needs by leveraging our financial aid expertise, advising experience, and student-centered research.

Work Environment & Culture: At uAspire, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture is built on respect, inclusivity, and innovation, with a commitment to work-life balance and flexibility. Whether you’re hybrid or remote, we provide opportunities for you to connect, learn, and grow with a team that values diverse perspectives and creative problem-solving. Join us and become part of a workplace where your ideas matter and your contributions make a real impact.

uAspire is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces and encourages applicants of every background.  The company’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity means that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action, and termination will be made without unlawful discrimination based on sex, gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].