Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying exceptional stability, benefits, and long-term career growth?

A well-established, mission-driven educational organization in New York's Capital Region is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its leadership team. This is a highly visible role that works closely with executive leadership and plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys digging into the details, takes ownership of their work, and is eager to contribute beyond the basic responsibilities of the position.

What You'll Do

• Manage accounting activities across multiple funds, including general, capital, grant, and agency funds
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Oversee cash management, investments, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Support annual audits and coordinate documentation for external auditors
• Assist with grant accounting, financial reporting, and budget development
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard organizational assets
• Partner with leadership on special projects and continuous process improvements
• Provide guidance and support to business office staff and stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in nonprofit or public sector
• Strong background in fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, reporting, and pivot tables
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a sense of urgency

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary up to $125,000
• Excellent health, retirement, and paid time off benefits
• Stable organization with a strong reputation and community impact
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on service, innovation, and excellence
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
• Potential for future advancement as leadership succession opportunities arise

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.