About this opportunity
Britebound lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
THE ROLE: Senior Accountant
Britebound is a national non-profit with a mission to support middle and high school learners to explore their interests, experience potential careers, and navigate a path to a meaningful and rewarding future. We fulfill our mission through free digital-first experiences, grantmaking, policy advocacy, research, and impact investing.
We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant. This position is responsible for leading critical aspects of the book close process, ensuring integrity of financial reporting, and driving continuous process improvement across Britebound’s growing multi-entity organization.
The Senior Accountant partners closely with various internal stakeholders and external accounting providers, auditors, tax advisors, and banking institutions. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with sound business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
What You'll Do:
Financial Close & Reporting
Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, in collaboration with third-party accounting service providers and members of Finance team.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules while identifying and resolving accounting issues
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP (both for-profit and nonprofit accounting standards)
Partner with FP&A to investigate significant variances and explain financial results
Treasury Management
Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including wire transfers, ACH payments, and other banking transactions with appropriate controls
Maintain and manage banking relationships, including account setup, maintenance, and service optimization
Monitor and forecast cash balances across accounts and entities, ensuring adequate funding and efficient cash utilization
Tax Compliance
Partner with external tax advisors to prepare and review the organization’s Form 990 and related filings
Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analysis to support tax compliance requirements
Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales and use taxes
Audit & Compliance
Serve as a key accounting liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process
Prepare financial statements including footnote disclosures, audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries
Support implementation of audit recommendations and the strengthening of internal controls
Subsidiary Support
Collaborate with accounting and finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures
Support subsidiary accounting activities, including consolidations, transfer pricing, and financial/tax reporting
Support business combination, acquisition accounting, and post-acquisition integration
Policies & Procedures
Research complex accounting and tax matters, prepare technical accounting memoranda, and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Develop, document, and maintain accounting and treasury policies and procedures
Ensure adherence to internal controls and governance standards
Continuously improve accounting processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy
About You:
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience operating within a multi-entity organizational structure preferred
Background in nonprofit accounting and tax (Form 990) a plus
Familiarity with treasury management and cash controls a plus
Exposure to business combinations and consolidations a plus
Working knowledge of investment accounting a plus
Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Comfortable leveraging AI and other technology tools to drive efficiency
Able to translate numbers into a clear, compelling narrative
Demonstrates strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
Brings sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exercises sound professional judgment and business acumen
Communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels
Detail-oriented with a highly organized approach to work
Thrives in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines with ease
Salary Range: $94,900 - $118,000
Britebound is committed to fair and transparent pay. In determining compensation, we consider a variety of job-related factors, including prior experience, certifications and licenses, skills and expertise, geographic location, and internal equity.
We take a total compensation approach, meaning we look beyond salary alone to support, reward, and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include a bonus, 403(b) retirement plan participation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits. As a result, final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission-driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth, contributions, and future.
Why Britebound?
Britebound offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, a retirement plan (plus match), weekly lunches, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer all full-time Team Members generous PTO options, Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day), and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.
Britebound works in a Hybrid schedule (2) two days a week in our Boston HQ. We prioritize strategic thinkers, collaborators, and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kid's education and career goals.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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