Senior Accountant

Summit Staffing Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Staffing Partners represents a nationally recognized nonprofit organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations, including AP, AR, and GL, and to partner with finance leadership to improve processes and reporting.

The role covers monthly and annual close activities, audit preparation, and ongoing process improvements across the Finance department. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GL, AP, AR, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting monthly and annual close and external audits.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
• Supervise staff performing transactional accounting and GL maintenance.
• Ensure accurate, complete financial transactions and timeliness.
• Review payment requests, invoices, and high-value disbursements.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and close schedules.
• Support month-end/year-end close and external audits.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to improve workflows and controls.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, testing, and training.
• Assist with tax reporting and annual information reporting requirements.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to staff; maintain policies.

Skills

Ledger accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Communication of financial concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager who will oversee core accounting operations with responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. This individual will manage daily accounting functions while partnering with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve processes, maintain accurate financial records, and support timely reporting.

This role will also contribute to monthly and annual close activities, audit preparation, financial analysis, and ongoing process improvement initiatives across the Finance department.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Supervise accounting staff responsible for transactional accounting and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, completely, and within established deadlines.
• Review and approve payment requests, invoices, and other high-value disbursements prior to processing.
• Verify payment batches before release through banking platforms.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the monthly close process.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including financial reporting and account analysis.
• Support annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, responding to auditor requests, and assisting with audit-related journal entries.
• Partner with Finance leadership to identify opportunities for improving accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Participate in financial system implementations, upgrades, testing, user training, and process redesign initiatives.
• Help optimize procure-to-pay and electronic payment processes while reducing manual workflows.
• Oversee electronic payment administration, including ACH processing, banking coordination, vendor maintenance, testing, and ongoing support.
• Manage annual information reporting requirements, including preparation and filing of applicable tax reporting forms.
• Oversee the resolution of outstanding payments, stale-dated checks, and unclaimed property reporting.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and financial analyses as requested.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to finance staff and budget managers.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures, ensuring documentation remains current and reflects operational practices.
• Serve as backup support for treasury-related functions when needed.
• Lead or participate in special projects assigned by Finance leadership.
• Perform additional accounting and operational responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Approximately 3-5 years of accounting management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting monthly and annual close processes.
• Prior experience assisting with external audits.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while working independently.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative approach.
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment is a plus.