Staff Accountant

Client: Non-Profit Organization Role: Staff Accountant (Temporary to Permanent) Pay Rate: $33/hr-$35/hr Location: Downtown Manhattan - *Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite* Key Responsibilities 1. Revenue Management & Reconciliation Systems Integration: Review all cash receipts and revenue entries in the donor management system for accuracy and coding; regularly post verified data into the accounting software. Collaborative Reconciliation: Partner with IT to perform monthly reconciliations of pledges and revenue between the donor database and the general ledger. Identify discrepancies and propose necessary adjusting journal entries. Investment Oversight: Coordinate with financial institutions to liquidate stock donations. Monitor transfers closely and ensure internal stakeholders are notified within 24 hours of receipt. 2. Banking & Treasury Operations Deposit Processing: Manage daily check deposits via remote deposit capture systems and handle physical bank deposits as required. Verification: Audit daily deposits against system reports and bank-validated slips to ensure 100% accuracy. Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations for all primary bank and investment accounts and maintain organized electronic archives of all statements. Fund Management: Maintain secure custody of the petty cash fund and process staff requests according to policy. 3. Financial Analysis & Reporting Schedule Maintenance: Update and monitor complex schedules, including Special Purpose Fund Summaries, L&E, and 1088 schedules; reconcile regional regulatory accounts monthly. Audit Readiness: Prepare detailed analyses and supporting schedules for annual audits and specific requests from the Controller. General Ledger Support: Execute journal entries for reclassifications and adjustments while maintaining robust physical and digital documentation for compliance. 4. Strategic Support & Team Collaboration Cross-Functional Assistance: Support the annual budget process, ensure grant compliance, and assist with financial reporting for senior leadership. Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and contribute to the evolution of internal financial policies. Team Coverage: Provide backup for Finance colleagues during absences to ensure uninterrupted department operations. Qualifications Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with non-profit CRM and accounting ERP systems is highly preferred. Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and bank reconciliation. Communication: Ability to coordinate effectively across departments and with external financial institutions. Integrity: High standard of ethics regarding the handling of sensitive financial data and physical assets. 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