Senior Accountant

Catholic Charities Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Community Services in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting and contract compliance. The position involves managing accounting for government contracts, preparing for audits, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting with over 4 years of experience. The role offers a salary of $92,000 - $100,000 annually, with full-time work scheduled Monday to Friday. Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Preferred experience with nonprofit accounting and government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational financial reporting and contract compliance.
• Prepare accounting for government contracts and foundation grants.
• Manage regulatory filings and reconcile financial data.
• Support audit preparation and prepare required documentation.
• Supervise and evaluate Staff Accountants.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Lawson Financial Systems

Job description

Summary: The Senior Accountant plays a key role within the CCCS Finance Department's Program Support team, overseeing operational financial reporting and contract compliance. Reporting to the Finance Manager(s), the Senior Accountant ensures timely and accurate fiscal operations, including claims processing, budget development, audit preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role supervises Staff Accountants and may also be assigned to ad hoc financial projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Grant Accounting

• Prepare or oversee accounting for government contracts and foundation grants.
• Manage regulatory filings such as claims, budget modifications, close-outs, and advance requests.
• Reconcile revenue, receivables, expenses, and unbilled earnings.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data through accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection and maximize cash flow.

Managerial Accounting

• Provide financial support for budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance reporting.
• Review and approve transactions, ensuring proper coding and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly contract activity and status reports for management.
• Assist with budget development and financial projections.

Financial Accounting & Audit Support

• Support year‑end and periodic audits by preparing required documentation and schedules.
• Analyze account activity to facilitate the release/utilization of Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (TRNA).
• Develop working papers and schedules to support compliance and reporting efforts.
• Assist with special projects and reporting requests from senior finance and operations staff.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise, train, and evaluate Staff Accountants.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiencies.

Location

80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038

Work Schedule

• Full‑time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines.

Salary: $92,000 - $100,000 annually

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily desk-based; computer use for at least 70% of work hours.
• Occasional travel between sites using public transportation or a personal vehicle.
• Must be able to carry work materials and meet competing deadlines.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather and stairs when visiting off-site locations.

Key Relationships

• CCCS executive, operations, and facilities management staff.
• Corporate departments: CFO, Human Resources, and Executive Directors.
• CCCS fiscal team, funding agency representatives, and auditors.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 4+ years of relevant experience
• CPA certification preferred

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit accounting and government contracts (NYS & NYC preferred).
• Familiarity with Lawson Financial Systems and accounting facilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Commitment to Catholic Charities' mission and flexibility to meet organizational needs.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.