Senior Accountant

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Our client in Lower Manhattan seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to support audit preparation, year-end close, grant accounting and financial reporting on a temporary basis. The role emphasizes nonprofit grant accounting, month-end close, and compliance with grant requirements.

Long-term potential exists for the right candidate with a strong nonprofit background, grant accounting expertise, and proven accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit sector preferred.
• Strong grant accounting and grant compliance knowledge required.
• Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit work-papers.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities with journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare grant-related financial reports and reimbursement requests.
• Reconcile grant accounts and assist program managers with budgeting.
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses across multiple funding sources.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and balance sheet items.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Skills

Grant accounting

Month-end close

Auditing support

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team on a temporary basis to assist with audit preparation, fiscal year-end close, grant accounting and financial reporting. This position does have long-term potential for the right candidate who comes with a strong background in nonprofit accounting, including grant accounting, month‑end close and audit preparation. This individual will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and maintaining compliance with grant requirements. The position is located in Lower Manhattan and is fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare grant‑related financial reports and reimbursement requests.
• Reconcile grant accounts and support program managers with grant budget tracking.
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses across multiple funding sources.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and work‑papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong experience with grant accounting, grant compliance, and restricted funding.
• Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit work‑papers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting functions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private grant funding requirements.

Compensation: $45 - $55/hr, depending on experience.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers