Accounting Manager

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Accounting Manager for a contract-to-hire role in New York, NY. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support month-end close, and contribute to financial reporting and process improvements within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Experience with nonprofit accounting and stakeholder collaboration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, and cash activity.
• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on accounting processes and special projects.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting initiatives.
• Work closely with leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

Accounting Manager (F1473248TNM) New York, New York

Salary: USD43 - USD48 per hour

Beacon Hill is partnering with a well-established NYC nonprofit organization to hire an Accounting Manager on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and play a key role in the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, and cash activity
• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements
• Monitor balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy
• Partner with internal stakeholders on accounting processes and special projects
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting initiatives
• Work closely with leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial information

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus but not required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or a similar accounting system
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant ready to step into an Accounting Manager role or for an Accounting Manager looking to join a mission-driven organization with strong work-life balance and long-term growth potential.