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Senior Staff Accountant

$35 - $45 per hour

LHH

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join one of our fast-growing non-profit clients located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The ideal candidate will have Sage Intacct experience and possess a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role will focus primarily on month-end close procedures, general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
  • Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
  • Track property expenses and ensure proper allocation of costs.
  • Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and funder reporting requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the non-profit industry.
  • Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Experience with Sage Intacct
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Compensation: $35 - $45/hr, depending on experience.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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