Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in New York, New York. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing close activities, reviewing ledger integrity, and resolving account variances across multiple balance sheet and cash accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a structured accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, coordinating deadlines, and helping ensure financial results are finalized accurately and on time.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation while maintaining consistency with accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Monitor general ledger activity, investigate discrepancies, and keep account balances aligned with underlying transactions.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding items through timely research and follow-up.
• Complete bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity, identifying variances, and addressing unreconciled transactions promptly.
• Review financial statement trends and account fluctuations to highlight unusual movements and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to nonprofit fund accounting processes by tracking restricted and unrestricted activity in accordance with reporting requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, clarify accounting treatment, and improve the accuracy of recurring reporting processes.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a senior-level or progressively responsible accounting role.
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and researching cash-related variances.
• Background in fund accounting within a nonprofit setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and identify inconsistencies, trends, or unusual account activity.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through when handling detailed financial records.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$110,000.00 Yearly

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