Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)
3 days ago
Bronx
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. Finance team of 6, including: • 2 Junior Accountants, • 1 Accounts Payable Specialist, • 1 Budget Analyst, • 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). 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.