Senior Accountant

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for a nonprofit organization. This temporary-to-permanent role involves managing journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, payroll processing via ADP, and collaboration with internal teams on budgets, reports, and audits.

Qualified candidates will have nonprofit accounting experience, strong Great Plains and Excel skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience is mandatory.
• Experience with Great Plains.
• Hands-on ADP payroll processing experience.
• Strong Excel and accounting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and account schedules.
• Process and reconcile payroll through ADP
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audits
• Work closely with internal teams on accounting and financial matters
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and other accounting projects as needed

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

ADP payroll processing

Great Plains

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

ADP payroll system

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: New York, NY

Type: Temp-to-Perm

Rate: $45 to $50/hr

Our client, a nonprofit organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and account schedules
• Process and reconcile payroll through ADP
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audits
• Work closely with internal teams on accounting and financial matters
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and other accounting projects as needed

Must-Haves

• Nonprofit accounting experience is mandatory
• Strong Great Plains experience
• Hands-on ADP payroll processing experience
• Strong Excel and accounting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Potential for permanent conversion based on performance and business needs.