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Job DescriptionWe 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.

Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Rochester, New York. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a crucial role in managing financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting overall accounting operations. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in a detail-oriented environment and have a passion for working within a nonprofit setting. Responsibilities: • Process and manage invoices, deposits, and billing transactions with accuracy and efficiency., • Maintain and update financial records using QuickBooks, ensuring all data is organized and accessible., • Handle insurance portal updates and assist with documentation related to contracts., • Support the finance team with general bookkeeping tasks and ensure compliance with organizational policies., • Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts to support month-end and year-end financial processes., • Manage sales tax and corporate tax return filings to meet regulatory requirements., • Monitor the general ledger and ensure all entries are properly recorded., • Collaborate with internal teams to address billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies., • Provide detailed financial reports to assist in decision-making processes., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting procedures and practices.• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably within a nonprofit organization., • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and familiarity with accounting software., • Strong knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, and financial reporting., • Experience in handling sales tax and corporate tax returns., • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team., • Familiarity with billing and contract-related financial processes.