Senior Accountant

Ascendo Resources
Bronx, NY

About the role

Seeking a Senior Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization with multiple government and private funding sources. This position will replace a retiring team member and play a key role in fund accounting, financial reporting, audits, and compliance.


What you'll actually do

• Manage full-cycle accounting for grants, contracts, vouchers, and private funding sources

• Prepare financial statements and maintain GAAP-compliant records

• Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors

• Handle account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close

• Monitor program revenue and expenses and ensure proper grant reporting

• Support budgeting and financial reporting efforts

• Mentor junior accounting staff and collaborate with AP, Payroll, and Budget teams

• Assist with accounting process improvements and future system implementations


What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and audit processes

• Experience with grants and compliance reporting

• Proficiency with accounting systems; FundEZ, PASSport, or Sage Intacct a plus

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


Environment

Join a six-person finance team supporting a nonprofit organization with a $24M annual budget and multiple funding streams. This is a collaborative, mission-focused environment with an emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and financial stewardship.


For a faster response, please send over your most up-to-date resume to [email protected]. If this opportunity isn't the right fit, I'd greatly appreciate any referrals you may have within your network.

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