The Senior Accountant at YouthBuild is a self-motivated, organized multitasker with excellent customer service skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic atmosphere. They are responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, supporting month-end close procedures, as well as supporting financial reporting and operational procedures. These essential tasks are central to the organization's daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual fiscal activities, as well as a key position that supports the Finance Team. The Senior Accountant plays an important position in our organization and is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work required to keep Youthbuild in compliance and economically prudent.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Record journal entries, biweekly payroll and expense processing, weekly bank deposits, reconciliation of the balance sheet, bank statements, payroll allocations, corporate credit cards, gift cards and petty cash.
- Under the direction of the Accounting Manager execute monthly and annual close procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal and funding requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports.
- Assist in developing grant specific and organizational budgets, invoices and reports as assigned.
- Provide assistance with the annual financial audit and grant audits and monitoring visits.
- Oversee proper expense and revenue classification based on grantor guidelines and monitor budgetary controls of grants and contracts.
- Communicate with staff and vendors to solve invoice discrepancies and/or answer questions.
- Reconcile semi-annual fixed asset physical inventory with the general ledger and make adjustments to fixed asset accounts as needed.
- Keep up-to-date on information and technology affecting finance and accounting to increase innovation, cost-effectiveness, and ensure compliance.
- Generate annual filings of 1099s and PA Unclaimed Property.
- Utilize the current accounting system to generate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and effectively present financial data to internal and external parties.
- Ensure that staff adheres to the funder rules & regulations, organization’s accounting policies and procedures by conducting periodic desk audits; provides staff training and/or coaching as needed.
- Maintain and update business office records and vendor files in accordance with the school retention guidelines.
- Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4–5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
Skills/Experience:
- Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
- Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
- Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
- Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
- Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
- A bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
- A minimum of 3-5 years related experience with federal, state, and local grant administration and accounting.
- Advanced computer skills and experience with Sage Intacct, Certify AP, and Paylocity Payroll software preferred.
- Experienced with financial and operating data analysis, report design, and the presentation of quantitative information.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate quantitative information verbally and in writing to audiences with varying levels of financial sophistication, strong analytical, organization and problem-solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation.
- Excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships across all leadership levels and functions.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Generous time off (all school holidays and 1 week winter, spring and summer breaks)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
- Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Strong community support and involvement
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 11 2026
Active Until:
Mar 11 2026
Hiring Organization:
YouthBuild Philly Charter School
industry:
Nonprofit