Staff Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a well-established nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll deductions, liabilities, and clearing accounts.
• Process vendor payments, invoices, and reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Assist with audit preparation and supporting schedules.
• Support grant and government reimbursement submissions as needed.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, journal entry, and bank reconciliation experience.
• Experience with payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries and liabilities.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Experience with accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Previous nonprofit, educational, or grant-funded accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.

Additional Information:

• Location: Brooklyn, NY 11201
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Potential Temp-to-Perm)
• Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 annually
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite, with some flexibility