Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: President & CEO
Date: August 2025
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Celebrating 50 years of service, PBS Fort Wayne is the only public television station in northeast Indiana and the region’s only locally owned and operated full-power television station serving Fort Wayne and more than 800,000 people in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio with a beloved mix of drama, culture, news, nature, science, lifestyle, documentary and children’s educational programming 24-hours a day on-air, online and on multiple digital platforms such as YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, PBS.org, YouTube TV, DIRECTV Stream, the PBS App, The PBS Fort Wayne App & pbsfortwayne.org.
PBS Fort Wayne is embarking on an exciting new chapter as an entrepreneurial media organization in partnership with the public and private sector to create media for the public good. We are looking for a mission-driven Senior Staff Accountant who can support the organization on its new path, manage existing systems, and help safeguard organizational sustainability.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/objective: The Senior Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for managing PBS Fort Wayne’s day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This hands-on role prepares monthly statements for leadership and the Board of Directors, supports audits and compliance filings, and assists with budgeting and cash flow analysis. It is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys both transactional accounting and contributing to the financial health of a mission-driven nonprofit. This role may also provide payroll, accounting, financial, and reporting support for another nonprofit corporation utilizing similar functions and processes.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Essential functions of the Senior Staff Accountant will include:
Accounting Operations
- Manage the corporation’s accounting system, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and check processing.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Assist with benefits administration and vendor oversight.
- Provide accounting and financial reporting support to other PBS member stations.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors and senior management, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and Cash Projections.
- Maintain fixed asset records and update corporate underwriting workbooks annually.
- Coordinate annual financial audits and prepare regulatory filings for local, state, and federal agencies, including CPB reporting, PCI compliance, DOT, and SAM.gov.
Budgeting & Analysis
- Analyze financial data and develop recommendations on budgets, capital purchases, internal controls, and cash management.
- Create financial models and “what-if” scenarios in Excel to support leadership decision-making.
- Support strategic planning initiatives through financial analysis and scenario modeling.
Other Duties
- Apply experience with media production accounting and job costing using Sage software.
- Partner with leadership on HR-related functions and cross-departmental initiatives.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Nonprofit or government accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with Sage50 Accounting or similar accounting software preferred.
- Experience with reporting to a Board of Directors, regulatory authorities, and auditors.
- Strong orientation to detail, accuracy, organization, and deadlines.
- High ethical standards, trustworthiness, and discretion with knowledge of confidential information.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to contribute to a harmonious team spirit while maintaining professional objectivity.
- Professional-level knowledge of MS Office products, specifically Excel.
Supervisory responsibilities
This position could have supervisory responsibilities, including managing outside vendors.
Work Environment
After a 60-day in-office probationary period, PBS Fort Wayne is open to the idea of hybrid work, depending on if it is mutually appropriate.
This is an in-office position, located at 2501 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
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.
The employee must be able to sit for several hours and be able to lift up to 25lbs.
Travel Requirement
This role may also involve limited travel as needed to support another nonprofit corporation.
Other Pertinent Information
Clear drug screen and background check required. A credit check will be required.
PBS Fort Wayne makes a strong effort to fill job openings by considering the qualifications, background, experience, and employment record of each individual applicant. PBS Fort Wayne is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates without regard for race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status.
Working for PBS Fort Wayne is about joining a culture of openness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs that enable everyone at PBS Fort Wayne to develop their potential, bring their full self to the workplace, and engage in a workplace of diversity and inclusion.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, during regular business hours and as needed, especially during audit season(s).
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPA (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
How To Apply:
To express interest in this position, please direct your résumé to: