Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will oversee core accounting operations, guide a small team, and help maintain accurate financial reporting across domestic and international activities. The role is well suited for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen controls, support audits, and provide dependable financial insight to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Lead, coach, and support two staff accountants across daily accounting activities such as accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and related finance operations.
• Monitor adherence to accounting procedures and internal control standards while promoting accuracy and consistency in financial processes.
• Review monthly expense activity to ensure transactions are coded and allocated correctly across departments, programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Oversee employee reimbursement submissions and corporate card activity, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely processing.
• Partner with international offices to collect monthly financial submissions, reconcile account activity, and maintain reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and monthly balance sheet account analyses as part of the close process.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with year-end closing activities and audit documentation, including Form 990 support.
• Manage reconciliations for multiple overseas bank accounts and advance funding accounts while assisting departments with budget tracking, grant reporting, projected spending, and donor fund oversight.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading month-end close activities in an accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Background supporting financial statement audits and year-end reporting requirements.
• Ability to review complex expense allocations across departments, projects, grants, and restricted funding sources.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff and coordinating day-to-day workflow.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial compliance practices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and international offices.

Compensation

$47.50-$55.00 Hourly

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