Kapitus, the world’s largest wish-granting organization, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Senior Accountant for our Shared Financial Services (SFS). In this key role, you will perform accounting functions for chapters who have elected to use SFS, ensuring their financials are recorded accurately and timely. You will lead the month-end close process and serve as the main point of contact for your portfolio of chapters, directly contributing to our mission of uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes.

What You'll Do

Support chapters in accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Review and approve donation batches integrated to NetSuite from Raiser’s Edge.
Review check requests for proper coding and approvals.
Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Review trial balances for accuracy and completeness.
Record and post journal entries for monthly financial activity.
Prepare and analyze the financial reporting package, including monthly variance reports.
Review, research, and analyze data, responding to inquiries from chapter staff.
Assist with gathering information and documents for the annual audit process, helping prepare chapter audit workbooks.
Assist with creating custom reports and queries in NetSuite and/or Excel.
Build and maintain relationships with chapters.
Lead the month-end close process, run meetings, and serve as the main point of contact for your portfolio of chapters.
Identify ways to improve processes to be more efficient and effective.
Provide support and direction for Accountants and Support Team Staff.

What We're Looking For

Knowledge of financial accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality and possess strong business ethics.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage time, prioritize, and effectively handle multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with audit planning processes and procedures.
Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a non-profit environment.