Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Part Time Accountant to support the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization in New York, New York. This Temp to hire contract position will contribute to accurate accounting, timely reporting, and strong fiscal oversight across multiple funding sources and partner programs. The role works closely with finance, development, and program teams to maintain reliable records, support compliance, and help produce clear financial information for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and card activity to confirm accuracy, supporting documentation, correct account coding, and required approvals before processing

• Record payables in the accounting system, prepare scheduled check runs, and monitor spending against program budgets and contract limits

• Partner with development and program staff to track incoming funds, post receivables appropriately, and maintain complete accounting records

• Perform regular reconciliations of receivables, cash activity, and related ledger entries to keep financial data current and accurate

• Prepare quarterly financial reports and assist with the delivery of timely information to stakeholders and funding partners

• Produce monthly general ledger activity for partner agencies and help ensure transactions are classified properly across accounts and cost centers

• Request and compile periodic revenue and expense updates from external or agency partners to support complete financial reporting

• Maintain the chart of accounts and organizational accounting structure within the financial system to support consistent reporting

• Assist with year-end audit preparation, financial statement support, and adherence to nonprofit accounting policies and compliance standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with nonprofit or audit-related experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in a detail-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of nonprofit finance, compliance, and audit support practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level or higher
• Familiarity with Fund E-Z is highly preferred
• Knowledge of New York City government, public-sector partners, or the nonprofit community is a plus

Compensation

$22.16-$25.66 Hourly

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