• Job Description

  Req#: 497513
  Step Into Senior Accounting with Purpose & Growth
  Are you a detail-driven accountant looking to take your skills to the next level in a mission-driven environment? At Esperanza Health Center, we’re seeking a Senior Accountant who’s ready to do meaningful work while learning from a seasoned CFO with 25+ years of experience. From monthly closings to grant management, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity and supporting a growing, holistic healthcare organization that serves Philadelphia’s underserved communities.
  Position Title: Senior Accountant
  Department: Finance
  Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
  Work Location: On-site at Esperanza Health Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Position Summary
  The Senior Accountant is a vital member of the finance team, responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, and supporting compliance with GAAP standards. You’ll oversee monthly closings, annual audits, internal controls, and collaborate on grant budgeting and reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow under the guidance of a highly experienced CFO and gain hands-on experience with complex accounting systems and special projects.
  Key Responsibilities
  Accounting & Reporting
  • Prepare journal entries for revenue, payroll, and accrued liabilities

  • Reconcile sub-ledgers with general ledger balances

  • Conduct monthly bank account reconciliations

  • Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules

  • Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closings

  • Enforce internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance

  • Assist in annual budget preparation and internal reporting
  Audit & Compliance
  • Support external audit processes with schedules, documentation, and reports

  • Collaborate with the CFO to ensure accurate financial reviews and submissions
  Grants Management
  • Provide technical support for federal, state, and private grants

  • Develop program budgets in partnership with project teams

  • Reconcile and document financials for grant-specific audits

  • Ensure cross-departmental alignment on grant activities
  Opportunities for Growth
  This role is ideal for a finance professional seeking to deepen their expertise in non-profit accounting and grants administration. With exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects, you’ll build a foundation for future leadership in healthcare finance.
  What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

  • 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience (non-profit experience preferred)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

  • Experience with integrated financial systems; Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus

  • Familiarity with GAAP, FAR, and CFR standards

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  Culture & Benefits
  At Esperanza, you’ll join a compassionate and mission-aligned team that values integrity, service, and professional growth.
  We offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Medical, dental, and retirement plans

  • Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

  • Opportunities for continuing education and development

  • Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and a one-month paid sabbatical after seven years

  • A supportive work culture committed to teamwork and spiritual care
  COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
  Esperanza Health Center requires all on-site workforce members—including employees, contractors, and volunteers—to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  Exemptions may be requested for valid medical or religious reasons, but start dates will be delayed until vaccine compliance or exemption approval is confirmed.
  
  

• About the company

  Founded in 1989, Esperanza Health Center is a faith-based, bilingual community health center with three sites in North Philadelphia.

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