What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant (CPA & Nonprofit experience) position at Partnership Employment?
Senior Accountant with CPA & Nonprofit experience
Location: East Harlem, NY 10029, fully onsite
About the Role
Our client is a well-established nonprofit that provides educational, behavioral health and mental health services to children and families. They need a CPA-certified Senior Accountant to help run the finance team’s accounting and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Own general ledger entries, account reconciliations and the monthly, quarterly and annual close.
- Oversee grant accounting, monthly grant claims and fund-based financial reporting.
- Review payroll allocations so expenses land in the right grants, programs and funding sources.
- Lead audit prep, including schedules, workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Keep the organization compliant with GAAP, nonprofit reporting rules and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license required
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit preferred
- Strong grant accounting and payroll allocation experience
- Advanced Excel; Sage Intacct preferred
- Able to work overtime during audits and deadlines