Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a nonprofit organization in Rochester, New York through a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This position focuses on financial oversight tied to grants and restricted funding, helping ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and stewardship of resources. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge along with experience managing fund activity, government grant requirements, and financial data within Abila MIP.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activity related to grant-funded programs and restricted funds, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in alignment with donor and agency guidelines.

• Prepare financial reports for government grants and other funding sources, supporting timely submissions and clear documentation of expenditures.

• Monitor fund balances and net asset activity to maintain accurate financial records across multiple programs and funding streams.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support reliable month-end and period-end close processes.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to track budgets, spending, and fund administration details for awarded grants and designated resources.

• Maintain organized supporting documentation for audits, grant reviews, and compliance reporting requirements.

• Experience in staff accounting, grant accounting, or nonprofit financial management.

• Working knowledge of grant management and fund administration practices.

• Familiarity with accounting for government grants and restricted funding.

• Understanding of net asset tracking and financial reporting within a nonprofit environment.

]• Strong reconciliation, reporting, and analytical skills with close attention to accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a structured accounting environment.