Senior Accountant
Location: 100% Onsite — Bronx, NY
Pay: $38/hr
Salary if converted: up to $80k base
Industry: Nonprofit Human Services (multi‑funding programs)
About the Organization:
A mission‑driven human services nonprofit with a ~ $24M annual budget, operating multiple programs supported by a diverse mix of funding streams — including city/state government grants, federal grants and contracts, vouchers, and private foundation support. Strong emphasis on compliance, accurate reporting, and financial integrity.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will support all financial accounting functions for a complex nonprofit organization operating multiple government and private funding streams. This role will replace a retiring senior accountant and help lead the accounting team in maintaining GAAP‑compliant financial records, meeting audit requirements, and ensuring accurate fund accounting across programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain full cycle accounting for multiple funding sources (government contracts, Dept. for the Aging, state/federal grants, vouchers, private grants).
- Oversee and prepare financials in accordance with nonprofit fund accounting and GAAP principles.
- Coordinate annual financial audits; prepare schedules and work directly with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements, contract terms, and audit standards.
- Reconcile accounts, manage month‑end close procedures, and prepare journal entries.
- Monitor and analyze revenue/expense activity across programs; ensure proper grant classification.
- Support budgeting and financial reporting; work with Budget Analyst and broader finance team.
- Supervise/mentor junior accounting staff and coordinate with AP, Payroll, and Budget functions.
- Assist with system improvements and potential transition to a new accounting platform (future Sage Intacct implementation).
Team Structure:
Finance team of 6, including:
- 2 Junior Accountants
- 1 Accounts Payable Specialist
- 1 Budget Analyst
- 1 Payroll Specialist
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, nonprofit fund accounting strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit compliance.
- Experience with financial audits and working with external auditors.
- Proficiency with accounting systems (experience with FundEZ and PASSport a plus; Sage Intacct experience a bonus).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Why This Role Matters:
You’ll play a key role in sustaining financial integrity for a complex service‑driven nonprofit, ensuring compliance across government and private funding while leading core accounting operations.
