Manhattan based Non Profit Mission based organization is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to their team. They are in the office a minimum of 3 days a week, so are seeking locally based candidates only. The Senior Accountant will strengthen internal controls, drive timely and accurate financial reporting, and support a multi entity environment as they migrate their accounting system. Reporting to the Controller and partnering closely with the Treasurer/CFO, this hands on role improves processes, prepares audit ready books, and equips leaders with clear financial insights. Key Responsibilities • Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year end close for multiple entities: journal entries, accruals, allocations, inter entity activity, eliminations, and variance analyses. • Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet roll-forward schedules (closing schedules) (cash, AR/AP, prepaid/deferrals, fixed assets, and payroll-related accounts). • Build and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; document workflows and maintain the finance procedures manual. • Produce accurate, timely financial statements and management reports; support variance analysis and insightful commentary for leadership. • Coordinate and lead audit preparedness: PBC schedules, audit sampling support, accounting memos, and resolution of findings. • Serve as day to day system power user for accounting system and help lead the migration to a modern cloud ERP (data mapping, COA design, user testing, report rebuilds). • Improve AP/expense and AR processes; provide backup to AP and help establish scalable workflows as the team grows. • Manage fixed asset accounting and depreciation; ensure appropriate capitalization, tagging, and disposals. • Oversee bank and investment related entries and reconciliations; record periodic summaries provided by the external asset manager (investment accounting itself is handled externally). • Support cash management, treasury routines, and inter entity settlements in collaboration with the Controller. • Maintain compliance calendars (e.g., Form 1099/1096 filings, unclaimed property, charitable registrations in coordination with counsel) and liaise with ministries on documentation. • Identify and execute process improvements and automation opportunities to shorten close timelines and enhance data quality.

Target Profile• Accounting/Finance degree• 4+ years Accounting experience – full general ledger experience• Candidates with Great Plains or candidates with Non-Profit experience• Strong Excel/Data skills

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New York, NY
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
Manhattan based Non Profit Mission based organization is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to their team. They are in the office a minimum of 3 days a week, so are seeking locally based candidates only. The Senior Accountant will strengthen internal controls, drive timely and accurate financial reporting, and support a multi entity environment as they migrate their accounting system. Reporting to the Controller and partnering closely with the Treasurer/CFO, this hands on role improves processes, prepares audit ready books, and equips leaders with clear financial insights. Key Responsibilities • Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year end close for multiple entities: journal entries, accruals, allocations, inter entity activity, eliminations, and variance analyses. • Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet roll-forward schedules (closing schedules) (cash, AR/AP, prepaid/deferrals, fixed assets, and payroll-related accounts). • Build and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; document workflows and maintain the finance procedures manual. • Produce accurate, timely financial statements and management reports; support variance analysis and insightful commentary for leadership. • Coordinate and lead audit preparedness: PBC schedules, audit sampling support, accounting memos, and resolution of findings. • Serve as day to day system power user for accounting system and help lead the migration to a modern cloud ERP (data mapping, COA design, user testing, report rebuilds). • Improve AP/expense and AR processes; provide backup to AP and help establish scalable workflows as the team grows. • Manage fixed asset accounting and depreciation; ensure appropriate capitalization, tagging, and disposals. • Oversee bank and investment related entries and reconciliations; record periodic summaries provided by the external asset manager (investment accounting itself is handled externally). • Support cash management, treasury routines, and inter entity settlements in collaboration with the Controller. • Maintain compliance calendars (e.g., Form 1099/1096 filings, unclaimed property, charitable registrations in coordination with counsel) and liaise with ministries on documentation. • Identify and execute process improvements and automation opportunities to shorten close timelines and enhance data quality.
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