Senior Specialist, Senior Accountant - Shared Financial Services
Makeawishamerica
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
Jan 03, 2026
Mission
What you will drive
- Perform accounting functions for chapters using Shared Financial Services to ensure accurate and timely financial recording
- Lead month-end close process, run meetings, and serve as main point of contact for portfolio of chapters
- Review and approve donation batches, check requests, and prepare bank/balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze financial reporting packages including monthly variance reports
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role supports Make-A-Wish's mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses by ensuring accurate financial operations that enable the organization to effectively allocate resources toward wish fulfillment.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with demonstrated expertise in Excel
- Experience in Salesforce and NetSuite strongly preferred; nonprofit experience strongly preferred
Benefits
What's in it for you
Comprehensive benefit package effective day 1 including medical, vision, dental, wellness. Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential. Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and fully funded Health Reimbursement Account. 401(k) with 5% match after one year. Student loan forgiveness eligibility. Up to 15 PTO days, 10 sick days, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, and various insurance options.