Accountant

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Sbhonline in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage accounting for city and state grants and ensure grant compliance. This role focuses on financial reporting, documentation, submissions, and accurate ledger entries in a nonprofit setting.

The ideal candidate has government grants experience, nonprofit background, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail; CPA is a plus but not required. Part-time with potential to grow to full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience with city/state grants and government funding.
• Nonprofit accounting background preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and financial reporting ability.

Responsabilités

• Manage accounting and financial duties for city and state grants.
• Prepare grant documentation and required financial reporting.
• Track grant revenues, expenses, and budgets; monitor reimbursements.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support audits and grant reviews as needed.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit and government funding requirements.

Connaissances

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel spreadsheets

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Outils

Accounting software

General ledger software

Description du poste

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, In-Person
Salary:Based on Experience

Position Overview

Accountant

A nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join its team. The primary focus of this role will be managing accounting responsibilities related to city and state grants, including financial reporting, documentation, submissions, and ongoing grant compliance.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background with experience working with government grants. Previous experience in the nonprofit sector is highly preferred, and CPA credentials are a plus.

This position can begin on a part-time basis with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial responsibilities related to city and state grants.
• Prepare and submit required financial documentation for government-funded programs.
• Track grant revenue, expenses, reimbursements, and budget allocations.
• Prepare grant-related financial reports and reimbursement requests.
• Monitor grant expenditures against approved budgets.
• Ensure expenses are properly documented and allocated to the appropriate grants and programs.
• Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for grant submissions.
• Monitor grant reporting requirements, deadlines, and financial compliance.
• Maintain accurate accounting and general ledger records.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Prepare documentation for audits and grant reviews.
• Work closely with leadership and program staff to obtain required financial information.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit and government funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Assist with additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous professional accounting experience required.
• Experience working with city and/or state grants strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of government grant reporting, documentation, and financial requirements.
• Background in nonprofit accounting or nonprofit financial operations is highly preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.