About the Role

Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)

Hybrid New York, NY $90,000-$95,000

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hybrid schedule – in office Tuesday-Thursday
• Competitive salary of $90K-$95K (base)
• Generous time off – vacation, sick, personal days, paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with dollar for dollar match up to 6%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Summer early close Fridays and flexible, people first culture
• Career growth potential within a stable nonprofit organization
• Opportunity to make a mission driven impact in a respected organization

About the Role

A well established nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and grants management. Reporting to the Controller, this position plays a critical role in maintaining GAAP compliance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting audits and leadership decision making.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Accountant:

• Maintain the general ledger and perform monthly account reconciliations
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee and reconcile payment and donor subsystems (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, credit cards)
• Review contracts, grants, and donor agreements for proper revenue recognition
• Manage grant budgeting, tracking, and financial reporting
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable aging
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support year end audits, compliance audits, and Form 990 preparation
• Identify and recommend process improvements and internal control enhancements
• Participate in special projects such as systems implementations and reporting initiatives

Qualifications of Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems; Intacct highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail oriented, proactive, and deadline driven
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

Job Details

• Location: New Jersey, United States
• Salary: – US Dollar . USD Annual