Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a highly respected nonprofit organization with more than 200 years of service based in the Brooklyn, NY area. They have an immediate need for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This position is a full-time contract role that’s around 3 months in length.

Summary: The Accountant in a non-profit organization is responsible for managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting to support the organization's mission.

Schedule: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

-Financial Management: Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements  risingsunopp.org+1.

-Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring expenditures against budgeted amounts, and providing variance analysis

-Grant Management: Manage financial reporting for grants and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors and stakeholders 

-Audit Preparation: Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of necessary documentation and coordination with external auditors 

-Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning. - Internal Controls: Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial data

-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure effective communication of financial information and support organizational goals

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree preferred

-3+ years of accounting experience

-Nonprofit experience required

-Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

-Grant accounting experience is a strong plus

Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 3 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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