Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple program sites and funding sources. This position reports to the Controller and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit and grant accounting requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, general ledger activity, and financial documentation
• Ensure accurate tracking of expenses by program, funding source, and location
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports
• Assist with expense tracking and coding across programs and funding sources.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support annual audit preparation and financial documentation requests
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and financial processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing month-end close and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with MIP Fund Accounting or similar nonprofit fund accounting systems strongly preferred
• Nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.