Nonprofit

Senior Accountant

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Philadelphia, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 1, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 4, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Managerial
    Salary:
    USD $80,000 - $90,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Energy

    Description

    Senior Accountant

    Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

    Location: In Person with Hybrid remote schedule available

    Hours: Full

    time salaried exempt

    Compensation: $80-90K annually, commensurate with experience

    About Energy Coordinating Agency

    Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) is a 501(c)3non-profit organization whose mission is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all. Since 1984, ECA has led the design and implementation of high-quality energy conservation, education, and home repair initiatives to eliminate energy burden and stabilize low-income families in their homes and communities.

    Position Description

    The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting the CFO with overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring financial stability, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance for a large non-profit. This role involves financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and managing financial risks while providing guidance on financial decision-making to senior leadership. It will also serve as a key point of contact for financial matters within the organization.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Lead the month end close process and assist the CFO with preparation and review of monthly financial reports for senior leadership including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and KPI reports
    • Supervise 2 Staff Accountants
    • Assist with the annual Budget and Forecast
    • Oversee and manage daily cash flows
    • Work with CFO to maintain internal controls
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory contract requirements
    • Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, fostering professional growth and efficiency
    • Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with operational strategies
    • Develop and manage the organization’s grant budgets
    • Assist with the annual audit and preparation of the 990s

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
    • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as a senior/staff accountant, preferably with a leadership role in a non-profit organization
    • Experience with Budgets, Forecasts, and Annual Financial Audits, including Single Audit (formerly A-133)
    • Knowledge of Federal grant and contract regulations (2 CFR 200) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and QuickBooks; Salesforce and Paychex a plus
    • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and writing skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Experience with system upgrades and migrations

    Background Checks

    Applicants are subject to an exhaustive background check, motor vehicle report, and drug testing.

    What We Offer

    The pay range for this position is $80-90K annually, commensurate with experience. ECA provides health and dental coverage, paid holidays, and a 403(b) plan with employer matching, among other benefits.

    ECA values diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Energy Coordinating Agency provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Senior Accountant

    Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

    Location: In Person with Hybrid remote schedule available

    Hours: Full

    time salaried exempt

    Compensation: $80-90K annually, commensurate with experience

    About Energy Coordinating Agency

    Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) is a 501(c)3non-profit organization whose mission is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all. Since 1984, ECA has led the design and implementation of high-quality energy conservation, education, and home repair initiatives to eliminate energy burden and stabilize low-income families in their homes and communities.

    Position Description

    The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting the CFO with overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring financial stability, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance for a large non-profit. This role involves financial forecasting, budgeting…

    Benefits

    Matching 403B, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability and Employees Assistance Program.

    Matching 403B, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability and Employees Assistance Program.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English

    English

    Location

    On-site
    106 W Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA

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