Senior Bookkeeper - Fiscal Manager(Nonprofit)
24 days ago
New York
Job Description Position Overview The Senior Bookkeeper - Fiscal Manager manages the full accounting cycle, including daily transaction processing, month‐end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This role supports the organization with administrative and HR functions, ensures compliance and record accuracy. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced environment, enjoys improving systems, and brings strong nonprofit accounting experience. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Management • Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, • Process AP, AR, payroll entries, bank and credit card activity, and journal entries, • Complete month‐end and year‐end close, including all reconciliations, • Prepare timely financial statements and internal reports, • Track restricted/unrestricted funds and support grant reporting, • Prepare audit schedules and documentation, • Support annual 990 preparation, • Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance, • Prepare schedules for workers’ compensation audits, • Responsible for all property and liability insurance renewals, quotes, and policies, • Coordinate payroll with external provider, • Maintain compensation and PTO records, • Reconcile payroll liabilities and benefit invoices, • HR and Benefit oversight and administration, • Process vendor invoices, reimbursements, and credit card transactions, • Manage receivables including donor revenue, grants, and program fees, • Maintain QuickBooks Online and ensure CRM/donor database integration, • Recommend workflow improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency, • Support development team with financial information as needed, • 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (nonprofit strongly preferred), • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel, • Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting, • Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting external auditors, • Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and calm, • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, • Experience with donor databases (Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, etc.), • Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP Total Source, Paychex, Gusto), • Knowledge of basic HR practices, • Knowledge of insurance administration and state charitable registrations, • Ability to develop and refine internal controls Company DescriptionThe Perlman Music offers exceptional musical training to talented young string players. The program provides a nurturing environment for developing future leaders in classical music.The Perlman Music offers exceptional musical training to talented young string players. The program provides a nurturing environment for developing future leaders in classical music.