Accounting Manager

Ascendo Resources
Brooklyn, NY

Ascendo Resources is currently seeking an Accounting Manager for a full-time, hybrid role. This position is offering a salary range up to $120,000 and is hybrid (up to 2 days WFH). The role has amazing benefits including up to 40 days of combined PTO!


Our client is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities. This individual will play a key role in supporting financial operations and ensuring the integrity of accounting records in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and monthly account reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including audit preparation and compliance reporting.
  • Process accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate entry of invoices, vendor payments, and proper coding.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and reports in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
  • Assist Controller with cleanup and ad hoc tasks, as needed.
  • Manage 2-4 junior accounting staff.
  • Collaborate with program and operations teams to support financial documentation and audit requests.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Accounting and Finance
  • 5+ years of professional accounting experience with a strong foundation in accounting principles and hands-on experience in GL and bank reconciliations, AP, and audits.
  • 3+ Previous non-profit industry experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
  • Experience with Yardi is a plus.