Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant (Remote)

Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the client services team, providing advanced accounting and advisory support to a diverse portfolio of nonprofit and for-profit clients. This role focuses on maintaining the integrity of client financial data, managing full-cycle accounting activities, and delivering insights that drive operational and financial excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting, net asset tracking, and grant management, along with a strong understanding of general accounting principles across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including month-end and year-end close processes.

• Oversee restricted and unrestricted net assets, ensuring compliance with donor and grant agreements.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments as needed

• Oversee general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy.

• Supervise and support staff accountants, providing coaching and review of deliverables for quality and accuracy.

• Track and reconcile grant activity, budgets, and reporting deadlines.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and client use.

• Support annual audit preparation, including coordination of audit requests and document submissions.

• Maintain compliance with GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standards

• Collaborate with clients to interpret and analyze financial reports, providing recommendations for improvement.

• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned accounts, ensuring responsive and effective communication.

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflow efficiency across client engagements.

• Stay informed of industry standards, nonprofit regulations, and accounting best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CPA-track preferred

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity

• Experience in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, net asset, and grant management

• Familiarity with real estate or development accounting preferred

• Full understanding of financial statements and GAAP compliance

• Demonstrated proficiency with general ledger management, reconciliations, and journal entries

• Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior accounting staff

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Proficient with current computer accounting programs and reporting tools

• Versed in project management or workflow systems such as Wolters Kluwer, ClickUp, Asana, or similar systems

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication, organization, and client-service orientation in a remote work environment

Why Join Kimberly Services

• Collaborate with a mission-driven team that values excellence, trust, and partnership.

• Work with diverse organizations and projects that make a real impact.

• Enjoy a flexible, fully remote work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Please Note: This is a full-time, exempt, remote position and does not currently include company-sponsored benefits, but offers medical reimbursement.

Kimberly Services is a leading virtual accounting and consulting firm founded in 2018 by Kimberly Castle Royster and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm’s mission is to empower clients with the information, tools, and expert guidance to achieve their financial goals and make informed decisions. Serving a diverse portfolio of nonprofits, small businesses, and service-based organizations, Kimberly Services delivers tailored solutions that integrate technology, financial expertise, and strategic insight. Our work centers on integrity, accuracy, and partnership, helping clients build sound financial practices that support long-term growth.

Company Description

Kimberly Services is a leading virtual accounting and consulting firm founded in 2018 by Kimberly Castle Royster and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm’s mission is to empower clients with the information, tools, and expert guidance to achieve their financial goals and make informed decisions. Serving a diverse portfolio of nonprofits, small businesses, and service-based organizations, Kimberly Services delivers tailored solutions that integrate technology, financial expertise, and strategic insight. Our work centers on integrity, accuracy, and partnership, helping clients build sound financial practices that support long-term growth.

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