Senior Accountant, Grants & Operations

Job description:

Position: Senior Accountant - Grants & Operations

Location: Remote/Hybrid, Miami, Florida

Reports to: Director of Administration

Hours: Fulltime

Salary: DOE plus benefits ($65k to $80K)

Organization Summary

SECORE International, Inc. is a global nonprofit dedicated to the conservation and restoration of coral reefs. Established in 2015, SECORE harnesses the power of sexual coral reproduction, to develop scalable and innovative restoration methods. Grounded in rigorous science, we translate research findings and field studies into practical techniques that empower our partners across the Caribbean and beyond to protect and restore these vital ecosystems.

Like a vibrant coral reef, SECORE thrives on diversity. Our far-reaching network of partnerships unites universities, nonprofits, zoos, aquariums, and other stakeholders who share a passion for safeguarding coral reefs. By collaborating across cultures, disciplines, and backgrounds, we promote capacity building and foster inclusive solutions to ensure coral reefs, and the communities they support, continue to flourish.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant – Grants & Operations to join our team at an exciting stage of growth. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of SECORE’s financial operations, with a strong focus on grant tracking, multi-entity accounting, and month-end close. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role responsible for maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial records while partnering across departments to support financial clarity and compliance.

In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this role will support select operational and systems-related initiatives that strengthen financial processes and improve organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicates clearly, and is comfortable working across teams in a global environment.

This position reports directly to the Director of Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions across multiple entities, currencies, and funding sources
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
  Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues to ensure data integrity

Grant Financial Management

• Track grant budgets against actual expenditures and ensure accurate allocation of expenses
  Prepare grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting financial documentation
• Monitor incoming grant funds and reconcile to accounting records
• Support preparation of financial reports for funders in coordination with development and program teams
• Serve as a finance liaison to internal teams to ensure proper coding and compliance with grant requirements

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Lead and own the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and supporting analysis
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end close activities and 990 preparation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ongoing use and optimization of Sage Intacct
• Maintain and improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls
• Partner with the Director of Administration on process improvements and system enhancements
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen financial processes and coordination across teams

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Advanced experience with Sage Intacct
• 5+ years of not for profit accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with grant accounting and fund tracking
• Strong understanding of GAAP, with experience applying nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958 preferred)
• Experience in multi-currency, or international environments (a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills, with ability to manage and analyze financial data
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
• Clear and proactive communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments

Working familiarity with the following:

• Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Project and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Google Workspace)
• CRM platforms (e.g., Givebutter, DonorPerfect)
• Payroll systems (e.g., ADP)

Experience:

• Not-for-Profit Accounting : 3 years (Required)
• Grant Financial Management: 2 years (Required)
• SAGE INTACCT Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Please email your interest with a single PDF document attached including a cover letter and CV / resume to e.winchell@secore.org, (Subject: Sr. Accountant - Grants & Operations). Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled; only complete applications will be considered. SECORE does not sponsor work permits or visas. Candidates must have the legal capacity to work in the USA.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in a brief technical and problem-solving exercise via zoom discussion style with the Director of Administration.

SECORE strongly believes that a community of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities and cultures best prepares us to achieve our research, conservation, and restoration goals. Our strategy for implementing large scale coral restoration depends on working and partnering in many nations and across cultures. We appreciate that every person brings a unique viewpoint and experience to advance our mission, and we seek for our staff and boards to increasingly represent and encompass the diverse cultures, backgrounds, orientations, and perspectives of the communities in which we work and live. SECORE maintains that inclusion requires an ongoing commitment, one we enthusiastically make to build an organization that actively supports diversity across all lines of difference including age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, sex, race, range of ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression.