Senior Accountant - Non Profit

Established Non-profit organization that works in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City is seeking a Senior Accountant, with immediate availability to work from their Midtown Manhattan office. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working under limited supervision, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for various activities including state and federal grant reporting and invoicing, allocating payroll, providing accounts payable and receivable support and tracking grants and donations, among other functions.

Duties include:• Independently performing day-to-day finance/accounting functions of the organization including scheduling vendor and contractor payments, payroll/benefits administration, month-end closing entries, and assisting with annual audit• Collaborate with program staff to track and invoice monthly contract deliverables on all contracts and grants• Coordinate with CFO to ensure monthly contract billing complies with contract stipulations• Reconcile invoices with contract payments and maintain program financial records• Perform general QuickBooks office accounting, including payment preparation, bank deposits and payments to vendors• Track program expenditures/allocations and produce regular budget updates and/or reports• Track grant distribution to clients in collaboration with program staff• Meet regularly with CFO and the executive staff to review allocations and program reviews• Complete bank reconciliations, credit card allocations, check request processing and account reviews• Other duties as assigned by senior staff.

Qualifications include:• Experience working with nonprofits and/or religious institutions• Highly organized and detail-oriented• Positive energy and ability to work collaboratively with a small staff• Experience in QuickBooks and/or other accounting software• Experience supporting multiple large contracts simultaneously• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts, entering journal entries and month-end close• Proficiency in grant and contract reporting backup documentation• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with pivot table proficiency• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person, written and on the phone with internal and external clients• All applicants will be given a federal background check and narcotics drug test prior to employment

Education and/or Experience:• Business or accounting degree and/or equivalent experience required• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, specifically in nonprofit accounting.