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Job Description THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies: • Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;, • Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and THE OPPORTUNITY The Finance department is seeking a Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting transactions and reports. Working closely with internal teams, the Staff Accountant will ensure complete and accurate financial reporting, utilizing attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Review monthly accounting close and flag discrepancies as needed;, • Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements;, • Assist with bank reconciliations;, • Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings;, • Post transactions to the general ledger;, • Process and post adjusting journal entries;, • Work closely with other departments to ensure strong controls are upheld;, • Develop and prepare ad hoc reports as needed;, • Assist with various audit functions; and Position Location: Midtown Manhattan. Hybrid schedule with two days in person required. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $82,000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%. The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included. At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered. In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Powered by JazzHR FzedAmUgJI

Job Description Senior Accountant Job Description Last Updated on March 10 2026 About NYC Kids RISE NYC Kids RISE is a nonprofit organization working with the City of New York and the NYC Department of Education to manage the Save for College Program (the Program). Through the Program, eligible students enrolled in an NYC public school (including participating charter schools), starting in kindergarten, automatically receive a free NYC Scholarship Account with an initial allocation of $100 by NYC Kids RISE on their behalf, invested in a NY 529 Direct Plan, and opportunities to receive additional rewards over time. Their families can open and connect their own college savings account on their child’s behalf, and communities can contribute to groups of these NYC Scholarship Accounts as both a targeted and universal platform for community-driven asset-building in every neighborhood. This approach draws from a variety of best practices and disciplines across the fields of asset building, child savings accounts, financial empowerment, education, community wealth building, urban poverty, neighborhood effects and social capital research, collective impact, and more. Read more about NYC Kids RISE and the Save for College Program and listen to stories from partners who helped build the platform during its pilot phase from 2017 to 2022. You can also view recent articles in the New York Times, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and the NYCHA Journal; and read more about NYC Kids RISE theory of change in a report by the Urban Institute. After a successful pilot phase in the communities of School District 30 in Queens, NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program expanded citywide during the 2021-2022 school year. This past 2024-2025 school year, more than 280,000 students participated in the Program, across more than 1,000 elementary schools, and have an NYC Scholarship Account for their educational futures. Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant owns the month-end close and day-to-day accounting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, grant and restriction tracking, and audit-ready documentation. This role supports the buildout and maintenance of systems to enable accurate accounting for grant-funded operations across the organization. The position is hands-on in QuickBooks and partners cross-functionally to produce on-time funder reports and management packs. The Senior Accountant also partners with external accounting support (as needed) to strengthen documentation, maintain clean workpapers, and support audit readiness—while remaining responsible for internal accounting execution and the integrity of monthly financial outputs. The Senior Accountant is a key member of the growing Finance team and will play a critical role in supporting the future success of NYC Kids RISE and the Save for College Program, helping expand economic opportunity for NYC kids across generations throughout the five boroughs. KEY OBJECTIVES • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across grant funded programs, • Maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and funder requirements, • Strengthen financial systems and documentation to support scale and audit readiness PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (CPA) Month-End Close & Reconciliation • Own a BD10 close, maintaining a published close calendar and checklist., • Prepare and post recurring and ad‑hoc journal entries: (e.g., accruals, prepaids, depreciation, payroll/benefits true‑ups)., • Develop and maintain a system for grant allocations and restrictions, roll‑forwards (beginning balance → activity → ending balance) and book monthly releases in accordance with ASC 958., • Produce spend‑by‑funder schedules for Program/Development and support timely grant reporting., • Produce monthly budget-to-actual financial reports at the organizational, account, and (by the end of month 6) departmental level for the organization. Support the Director of Finance and Chief of Administration and Finance in coordinating and communicating about financial trends and results., • Support modeling and documentation of functional expense allocations; post monthly allocation JEs and quarterly reviews., • Oversee AP cycle with three‑way match (as applicable), invoice coding/approvals, and on‑time payments., • Maintain vendor master hygiene and 1099 tracking; lead year‑end filings., • Reconcile payroll general ledger entries to provider reports each pay period, • Perform quarterly reconciliations for 401(k) and other benefits in collaboration with Human Resources, • Maintain a rolling audit and 990 PBC binder including schedules, samples, and tie‑outs., • Finalize SOPs for recurring processes in collaboration with the external accountant (through transitional period), • Partner with Program/Development on grant reporting calendars and data pulls (e.g., Salesforce, Airtable)., • Contribute to policy/COA governance, process improvements, and systems enhancements in QuickBooks and related tools. Credentials & Experience • 6-7 years progressive accounting experience, including significant nonprofit experience restricted funds accounting., • Demonstrated ownership of a BD10 (or similar) close with reconciliations and workpaper documentation., • Experience working in the metropolitan New York City area is strongly preferred. Technical Skills • Strong QuickBooks (Enterprise) proficiency for day-to-day operations and month-end close., • Working knowledge of nonprofit GAAP (ASC 958), audit readiness, and PBC support., • Advanced Excel (pivots, XLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH); comfort with Google Workspace., • Ability to build and maintain allocation methodologies (by grant/contract, program, department, etc.) and report clearly against them. Core Competencies • Highly detail-oriented, documentation-driven, and deadline-reliable, • Clear and concise communicator who collaborates effectively with non-finance stakeholders, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced, cross-sector environments, • Entrepreneurial and resourceful, with a bias toward continuous improvement and strong internal controls, • Passion for expanding economic opportunity and long-term financial security for NYC families and communities, • Experience with Salesforce/Airtable (read/exports) and expense/AP tools (e.g., Bill.com, Expensify/Divvy)., • Prior exposure to college savings/529‑style accounting, investment reconciliations, or multi‑fund environments., • Experience with accounting requirements and practices related to nonprofit endowments The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. NYC Kids RISE provides a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of paid time off (15 vacation days for new employees increasing with tenure; 5 personal days; and two weeks of office closure per year, one in early July and one at the end of December), plus sick time and holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, short- & long-term disability insurance; healthcare FSA with employer contribution; dependent care FSA; and a 401(k) with 4% employer match after one year of service. LOCATION AND WORK SCHEDULE NYC Kids RISE currently maintains a hybrid work environment where staff work both from home and in the office, as determined by the staff member's preferences as well as the needs of the organization and the specific responsibilities of individual roles and teams. The offices are in Long Island City (Queens, NY). APPLICATION INFORMATION To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter via NYC Kids RISE Careers page. NYC Kids Rise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of gender, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, unemployed status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR CS9OPgFhy3

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