Are you an expert with Microsoft Excel?

Do you have 5+ years of accounting experience?

We are currently in search of a Senior Accountant for a School. The position is fully in-person in Brooklyn, NY. This is a full time, permanent position with a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: School

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY (Fully Onsite)

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

SCHEDULE: Full time - 40 hours/week, M-F (8am to 4pm OR 9am to 5pm)

DURATION: Permanent Direct-Hire

SALARY: $100,000 - $110,000

Is This Your Dream Job? The Senior Accountant provides support to the Business Office by assisting with the organization’s accounting functions, including month-end closings, account analysis and reconciliations, and assisting with the annual financial audit. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships at all levels, organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential. The Senior Accountant must be detail-oriented, proactive, and demonstrate a high level of accuracy in their work. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Our Ideal Candidate:

·       Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (there will be an assessment)

·       Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT experience preferred

·       5+ years of accounting/finance experience required (nonprofit accounting is a plus)

·       Experience in general ledger accounting systems required

·       Familiarity with DEI principles and workplaces preferred

·       Bachelor’s Degree in accounting preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, month-end and year-end closings and schedule preparations, accruals, and journal entries
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare monthly bank account, investment account and credit card payment reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of the organization’s monthly financial reports, budget to actual statements, annual budget, forecasting, and related schedules.
• Liaise with divisional budget managers and Parents’ Association Treasurer regarding annual budget and spending
• Assist with the annual financial audit including reconciliations, year-end closing, and preparation of necessary schedules
• Maintain fixed asset schedule
•  Cross-train roles within the business office; act as backup for Student Billing and Accounts Payable/Receivable functions
• Collaborate with Business Office team members on banking wires, ACH payment set up and check processing system
• Oversee preparation of 1099-Misc forms. Managing gift processing, entry and reporting through Raiser’s Edge
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and organization policies. Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Work to continuously improve the organization’s accounting, financial reporting and internal control policies and procedures and maximize department utilization of current accounting systems
• Other projected as assigned

We’d love to hear from you.

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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.