Senior Accountant

The Asian American Foundation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary transparency

Full medical, dental, and vision

100% 401(k) match on the first 5%

Job summary

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Finance team in New York City, ensuring accurate monthly closes, reconciliations, and grant-related accounting across programs.

The role collaborates with the Controller and cross-functional partners to maintain strong internal controls, transparent reporting, and efficient financial processes while upholding nonprofit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, foundation, or grantmaking accounting preferred.
• Experience accounting for grants, including commitments, payables, disbursements, and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting annual financial audits with schedules and documentation.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable system; CRM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including reconciliations and schedules.
• Assist with annual audits and grant-related schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and other reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and record grant-related activity.
• Reconcile grant revenue and donor contributions with GL records.
• Maintain grant records and related reconciliations with internal controls.

Skills

GL reconciliation

Month-end close

Grant accounting

Nonprofit accounting

Collaboration across teams

Confidentiality

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Salesforce CRM

Job description

About The Organization

TAAF serves the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community by promoting safety, fostering belonging, and advancing prosperity. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and to address the long-standing underinvestment in AAPI communities by building safety and economic prosperity in cities, advocating for the teaching of AAPI history in classrooms, advancing decision makers and creatives in Hollywood and journalism, ensuring that we are represented across all levels of leadership, and conducting research to inform our communities. Through groundbreaking programs, essential research, and cross-sector partnerships, we're creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AAPIs in the United States. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org or follow @TAAForg on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook or TikTok.

About The Role

The Senior Accountant plays a key role on the Finance team, supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timely management of TAAF's financial operations. The Senior Accountant is responsible for core accounting activities, including monthly financial close, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable. Working closely with the Controller and cross-functional partners, this role helps ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and supported by appropriate documentation and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and commitment to transparency and accountability. They are comfortable taking ownership of their work while collaborating across teams, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and continuously improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparation and review of account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Support the annual financial audit, including preparation of grant, contribution, and other accounting schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and other financial reporting
• Manage accounts payable activities, including accurate and timely processing of payments
• Record and reconcile contribution revenue and accounts receivable related to donations, including reconciliation between the donor database and general ledger
• Maintain accurate accounting records for grants awarded by TAAF, including grant commitments, grant payables, disbursements, and related reconciliations
• Reconcile grant activity between the general ledger and TAAF's grantmaking/grants management records and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Review executed grant agreements and supporting documentation to ensure accounting treatment, payment schedules, and financial coding
• Support month-end and year-end closing by ensuring activities are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period
• Support internal controls related to contributions, grant approvals and disbursements, account payable, and other financial transaction
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5 -7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including experience independently managing reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end close responsibilities
• Experience in nonprofit, foundation, or grantmaking accounting strongly preferred
• Experience accounting for grants, including grant commitments, payables, disbursements, and reconciliations, strongly preferred
• Experience supporting annual financial audits and preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable accounting system strongly preferred
• Experience with Salesforce or another Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system or grants management system preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, with the ability to accurately record, reconcile, and analyze financial transactions
• Ability to independently manage assigned accounting processes, identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and follow through with resolutionStrong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines, including month-end and year-end close activities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Development, Programs, and other teams to reconcile financial and grantmaking information
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and sound judgement
• Strong organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working Hours, Location & Schedule

• In-Office Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in our New York City office
• Remote Days: Mondays and Fridays offer work-from-home flexibility
• Requires occasional weekend, off-hours, or evening work

Benefits

• The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is committed to salary transparency and pay equity. The hiring range for this position is $88,800 - $99,900 which is carefully benchmarked against the market to ensure competitiveness. Final offers are determined through a structured analysis of relevant experience, skills, and role scope to ensure internal pay equity.
• We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this description; if we identify a candidate whose profile suggests a different level, the updated salary range will be communicated to you during the interview process.
• At TAAF, we invest in your health and financial future with competitive pay, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 100% 401(k) match on the first 5% of your salary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAAF is deeply committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable place to work. We encourage people with a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives to apply.