Senior Accountant II ( Non-Profit and Fund Accounting Experience Required) Starting$65K

About the Organization
The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (The ALPI) is a private, non-profit, community-based agency that provides services to migrants, seasonal farm workers, disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, individuals and families, in the State of Florida. The ALPI encourages the involvement of individuals served in decision-making processes affecting their lives.

The ALPI was established in 1968 with five underlying principles that guides all its activities:
• Involvement of people
• Emphasis on long term accomplishments rather than promises
• Assurances of economic viability
• Emphasis on self-help, and
• A sound, integrated, total systems approach

In conceptualizing the ALPI overall program, five (5) main areas of activity continue to emerge:

EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
HOUSING
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SUPPORT
EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES

ALPI's Children and Family Services Division focus is on activities that enhance the process of providing developmentally appropriate early education activities including, but not limited to, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, parent information and referral on quality child care and health services programs.
The ALPI is a certified Child/Adult Care Food Program agency. Through this program, ALPI provides nutrition and meal services for Head Start and Child Care Program participants and certifies private child care providers to participate in the program.

The ALPI will continue to follow its mission of helping and advocating for those affected by poverty, as well as continue our commitment to bridging gaps that hinder self-sufficiency.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

SUMMARY:

Plans and supervises the work of staff performing accounts payable and payroll. Responsible for advanced accounting work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following.

• Plans and supervises the work of subordinate staff as it pertains to daily financial transactions.
• Ensures the proper classification of transactions from source documents through financial statements.
• Supervises the accounts payable and property management function.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets for grant applications.
• Assists Finance Director during monthly financial closings.
• Maintains agency wide and program budgets in the accounting system.
• Assist the Finance Director in monitoring budgets to ensure accurate cost distribution.
• Maintains fixed asset inventory and prepares fixed asset reports for auditors and management.
• Oversees bank reconciliations, fund transfers and checking account positive pay process.
• Prepares invoices for grants assigned to finance department for billing.
• Prepares all payroll tax reports and other mandated employee reports.
• Prepares IRS reports required for vendor payments.
• Maintains accounting data base-daily backups, error resolutions.
• Works closely with independent and grant auditors.
• Designs and prepares analytical reports for management and auditors.
• Maintains sub-contractor/sub-grantee contracts, verifying billings and balances.
• Assists Finance Director with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Other related duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Accountant I and Bookkeepers I & II

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as contract laws, rules and regulations controlling budgetary accounting and contract compliance and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, financial reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of the organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and to apply concepts of basic algebra.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting and three years of accounting experience, preferably for a not-for-profit organization; preferred to have some supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Location
Corporate

Open Date
4/20/2026

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Number of Openings
1

Salary

This position is currently accepting applications.