Senior Accountant – General Ledger

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

Senior Accountant responsible for general ledger accuracy and integrity at Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Collaborates with finance team to ensure compliance in nonprofit accounting practices.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $69,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and post accurate journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments with complete supporting documentation.
Own assigned areas of the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met.
Review general ledger activity and identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and inconsistencies.
Support preparation and validation of monthly and annual financial reporting packages.
Support year-end close activities, including incorporation of audit adjustments and finalization of balances.
Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations that fully tie to supporting documentation.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, aged items, and reconciling differences.
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and schedules.
Maintain audit-ready workpapers throughout the year.
Prepare schedules and provide supporting documentation for annual audits and Form 990 preparation.
Respond to auditor requests for assigned areas in a timely and organized manner.
Support implementation of audit adjustments and year-end closeout activities.
Apply GAAP with working knowledge of nonprofit accounting concepts.
Serve as a technical accounting resource to the accounting team and provide guidance on GAAP-related questions when needed.
Support accounting for grants, contributions, restricted funds, and new programs or entities.
Assist in maintaining consistency in accounting practices across entities.
Identify and support improvements to close and reconciliation processes.
Produce work that is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
Take ownership of assigned areas and clearly explain accounting treatment and supporting documentation.
Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision; escalate appropriately when needed.
Communicate issues, proposed resolutions, and outcomes clearly and concisely.
Follow defined processes while exercising sound judgment in resolving issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical accounting experience with a deep understanding of GAAP and general ledger processes
Experience managing complex revenue recognition, accruals, and high-volume financial data
Ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and financial records
Subject matter expert who enjoys training, mentoring, and supporting others
Background in public accounting preferred
Detail-oriented professional who thrives being in accounting operations and problem-solving
Passion for continuous growth with aspirations toward a future Controller-level career
Mission-aligned individual who values contributing to organizations that make a meaningful impact in their communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesaccrualsreclassesgeneral ledgerfinancial reportingbalance sheet reconciliationsaudit adjustmentsGAAPnonprofit accountingrevenue recognition

Soft Skills

detail-orientedproblem-solvingcommunicationtrainingmentoringownershiporganizationaltime managementjudgmentcollaboration