We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This position is based in Rochester, New York, and offers an opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization by managing critical accounting processes. The ideal candidate will support various financial functions, including reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations. Responsibilities: • Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations. • Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity. • Develop and implement standard operating procedures to improve accounting workflows. • Assist with governmental contract reporting and compliance requirements. • Analyze balance sheet items to identify discrepancies and provide resolutions. • Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate accounting components with NetSuite. • Support financial reporting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Contribute to creating efficiencies and streamlining processes within the accounting department. • Provide backup for back-office accounting duties as needed.

• Proven experience with month-end and year-end close processes. • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entries. • Expertise in account and bank reconciliations. • Familiarity with QuickBooks and other accounting software. • Experience with governmental contract reporting is highly preferred. • Ability to create and implement process improvements and standard procedures. • Strong analytical skills for resolving balance sheet discrepancies. • Excellent organizational and communication abilities to collaborate effectively.

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Rochester, NY
onsite
Temporary
35.00 - 42.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This position is based in Rochester, New York, and offers an opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization by managing critical accounting processes. The ideal candidate will support various financial functions, including reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations. Responsibilities: • Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations. • Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity. • Develop and implement standard operating procedures to improve accounting workflows. • Assist with governmental contract reporting and compliance requirements. • Analyze balance sheet items to identify discrepancies and provide resolutions. • Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate accounting components with NetSuite. • Support financial reporting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Contribute to creating efficiencies and streamlining processes within the accounting department. • Provide backup for back-office accounting duties as needed.
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