Senior Accountant

New York Disaster Interfaith Services, (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers, and charitable organizations that work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City.

NYDIS is seeking a Senior Accountant, with immediate availability to work from our Midtown Manhattan office. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working under limited supervision, the Senior Accountant is responsible for various activities including state and federal grant reporting and invoicing, allocating payroll, assisting the accounts payable functions, and tracking grants and donations, among other functions. Duties include: Perform day-to-day finance/accounting functions of NYDIS, 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 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 the 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:Highly organized and detail-orientedPositive energy and ability to work collaboratively with a small staffExperience working with nonprofits and/or religious institutionsExperience in QuickBooks and/or other accounting softwareExperience supporting multiple large contracts simultaneouslyExperience reconciling balance sheet accounts, entering journal entries, and month-end closeProficiency in grant and contract reporting backup documentationProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with pivot table proficiencyExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person, written, and on the phone with internal and external clientsAll applicants will be given a federal background check and narcotics drug test prior to employmentAny NYDIS staff who work in our office or directly with clients must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Education and/or experience:Business or accounting degree and/or equivalent experience requiredMinimum of three years experience in accounting, specifically in nonprofit accounting

Immediate Availability. Salary range $80,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

How to ApplySend a Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.org