Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team on a temporary basis to assist with audit preparation, fiscal year-end close, grant accounting and financial reporting. This position does have long-term potential for the right candidate who comes with a strong background in nonprofit accounting, including grant accounting, month-end close and audit preparation. This individual will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and maintaining compliance with grant requirements. The position is located in Lower Manhattan and is fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare grant-related financial reports and reimbursement requests.
• Reconcile grant accounts and support program managers with grant budget tracking.
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses across multiple funding sources.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and workpapers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong experience with grant accounting, grant compliance, and restricted funding.
• Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit workpapers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting functions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private grant funding requirements.

Compensation: $45 - $55/hr, depending on experience.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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