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Senior Staff Accountant

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

Wilmington, NC

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Fundraising, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Treasury, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Wilmington, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
Senior Staff Accountant

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hybrid options available after 90 days.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in driving financial accuracy, insights, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact position with visibility across the organization, partnering with leadership and supporting strategic decision-making.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead the monthly close process, including preparing, reviewing, and approving journal entries and cash and balance sheet reconciliations within Financial Edge NXT
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks
  • Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis, partnering with department leaders to provide clear insights and recommendations
  • Own and reconcile complex general ledger accounts, while reviewing work prepared by revenue and treasury.
  • Ensure system alignment across subledgers (fundraising, AP, payroll) and the general ledger
  • Oversee payroll and payroll accounting, including reconciliations to Form 941
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, leading audit preparation and supporting documentation
  • Research and apply GAAP guidance to ensure compliance across transactions
  • Drive system optimization and integration, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
  • Act as a backup to the Controller, supporting budgeting and financial planning processes
What We're Looking For

We're seeking a detail-oriented, analytical accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Technical Skills:
  • Experience with financial systems such as Financial Edge NXT, Raiser's Edge NXT, AvidXchange, PEX, and Centage
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Core Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices
  • Proven ability to manage complex reconciliations and analyze financial data
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

About the Company

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Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

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