Nonprofit Senior Accountant – Grants & Close (Onsite)

Ascendo Resources, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant with nonprofit experience for a fully onsite role in East Harlem, NY. The position involves supporting the finance team, grant accounting, and monthly close with an emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, grant claims, audit preparation, and collaboration with the Director of Finance. Sage Intacct and Excel are used daily; CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit.
• Strong Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience preferred.
• Knowledge of grant accounting, payroll allocations, and grant claims is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work fully onsite during the temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analyses.
• Support monthly financial close and reporting.
• Assist with grant accounting, monthly grant claims, and payroll allocations.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Utilize Sage Intacct and Excel for reporting and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and accounting team.
• Work overtime as needed during audits and deadlines.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Ascendo Resources, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant with nonprofit experience for a fully onsite role in East Harlem, NY. The position involves supporting the finance team, grant accounting, and monthly close with an emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, grant claims, audit preparation, and collaboration with the Director of Finance. Sage Intacct and Excel are used daily; CPA is preferred but not required.