Accountant

Accountant - Mission-Driven Nonprofit


Greater New Haven, CT | Hybrid Flexibility
$75,000-$85,000 DOE

Are you looking to use your accounting expertise to make a real impact? We are partnering with a highly respected, community-focused nonprofit organization in the Greater New Haven area that is adding an Accountant to their team due to continued growth and organizational expansion.


This is far more than a traditional accounting role - this person will play a key role in helping drive the financial health and operational success of an organization making a meaningful difference every day. The team is seeking someone who understands nonprofit accounting, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and wants visibility, ownership, and purpose in their work.


The environment offers strong leadership, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who truly believe in the organization's mission.


What You'll Be Doing:

• Own and support critical pieces of the month-end and year-end close process
  
  
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting packages for leadership
  
  
• Manage fund and grant tracking, compliance reporting, and restricted funding activity
  
  
• Partner with program and operational leaders to support budgeting and financial decision-making
  
  
• Assist with audits and help strengthen accounting processes and internal controls
  
  
• Contribute to a finance team that is highly visible and deeply involved in organizational strategy
  
  

What They're Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  
  
• Nonprofit accounting experience is highly preferred
  
  
• Strong understanding of grants, fund accounting, and financial reporting
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  
  
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning/managing accounting systems
  
  
• Someone proactive, organized, and eager to contribute beyond the debits and credits
  
  

Why People Are Excited About This Opportunity:

• Work for an organization with a genuinely impactful mission
  
  
• Opportunity to have a voice and influence within the finance team
  
  
• Collaborative, people-first culture
  
  
• Strong leadership and organizational stability
  
  
• Excellent opportunity for someone who wants meaningful work while continuing to grow professionally
  
  

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