Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)

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.
• Assist with system improvements and potential transition to a new accounting platform (future Sage Intacct implementation).

Team Structure:

Finance team of 6, including:

• 2 Junior Accountants
• 1 Accounts Payable Specialist
• 1 Budget Analyst
• 1 Payroll Specialist

Qualifications:

• 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).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why This Role Matters:

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.