Senior Accountant

The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) is accepting applications for a full-time Senior Accountant to join its fiscal team. MLAC is an exciting place to work and has an inclusive workplace culture. We are located in a beautiful office space on Tremont Street near Government Center in Boston. Currently, MLAC follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work at a commutable distance to the Boston office.

ABOUT MLAC

The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) is a non-profit organization established by the Commonwealth to ensure that people with low incomes with critical, non-criminal legal problems have access to legal information, advice, and representation. MLAC provides leadership and support for the continued improvement of legal aid to low-income people and is the largest funding source for civil legal aid organizations in the Commonwealth.

MLAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has a sense of belonging. A crucial part of MLAC’s vision is ensuring a culture of equal opportunity that is welcoming for all staff and volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Learn more about us at www.mlac.org.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Accountant, reporting to the Fiscal Director, serves as a key member of the fiscal team. This role bridges leadership and staff-level accounting functions, supporting the Fiscal Director in oversight of MLAC’s financial operations while providing direct guidance, support and supervision to the Staff Accountant. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, assists with compliance, and plays an active role in maintaining and improving MLAC’s fiscal systems and processes.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Fiscal Director in preparing accurate and timely financial reports for the CFO, Board Finance Committee, and Board.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide internal support to external auditors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and grant-related financial activities.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and training to the Staff Accountant in carrying out day-to-day fiscal responsibilities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and grant-related reporting as assigned by the Fiscal Director.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing MLAC’s financial systems, including QuickBooks, Bill.com, Fluxx (grant software) and ADP payroll systems.
• Support budget preparation and program monitoring, including departmental and program-level adjustments.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and workflow efficiency.
• Serve as a resource to grantees, program staff, and fiscal staff on financial processes and reporting requirements.
• Participate in fiscal team meetings and organization-wide initiatives, supporting a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required). Relevant work experience may be substituted for degrees.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Microsoft Office Suite, and ADP payroll systems.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to accuracy and detail.
• Demonstrated ability to review, guide, and support staff in accounting functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to staff with a non-financial background.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Commitment to engagement, culture, and inclusion in the workplace and financial practices.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the non-profit and social justice sectors

We understand that not everyone will have 100% of the preferred experiences. If you can see yourself in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Benefits: MLAC offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Salary range of $77,605 to $103,716 for this position, depending on experience
• Employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability insurance for individual employees and prorated for employee plus, and family
• Generous paid sick and vacation time off, paid parental leave, 13 holidays, birthday off and increasing vacation time with tenure starting at 3 weeks of accrued vacation the first year
• Flexible work schedule
• 403(b) retirement plan with current employer contribution of 13.5% of the employee’s annual salary, and an additional 2% employer match on voluntary employee contributions of 4%.
• Flexible spending and dependent care tax free savings plan
• Generous annual professional development allowance