Senior Accountant

Osborne Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Osborne Association seeks a full-time Senior Accountant to support the fiscal department in New York. The role includes responsibilities such as monthly financial close, journal entries, and coordinating with various departments to ensure accurate financial records, while promoting a mission-driven work environment.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403(b) plan with a company match

Career development through ongoing training

Individual development plans

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Nonprofit finance experience is a plus.
• Experience managing complex schedules such as amortizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly close of the general ledger.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Financial Edge

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Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We currently seek a full-time Senior Accountant to join our Fiscal department. The Senior Accountant supports the Accounting division within Osborne’s financial department, which is made up of the Junior Accountant, the Senior Accountant, and the Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented individual who can multitask, meet deadlines, and work closely with other staff. A candidate will be successful in this role by showing a high level of accuracy in financial entries, and having the initiative to question irregularities in data. This role will also interact with staff in other departments, predominantly via email, to follow up on information needed for the monthly close.

This is a hybrid role but the Senior Accountant will be expected to travel to our Brooklyn Heights location a few times per month. Hybrid schedules are subject to change with or without notice. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 annually

Requirements

Essential Duties:

• Assist with the monthly close of the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries, including accounts payable, month-end adjustments, and salary allocations, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and consistency.
• Record all incoming cash transactions from bank activity, ensuring timely and precise allocation within financial systems.
• Maintain and update amortization schedules and develop prepaid expense schedules by fiscal year, ensuring timely and accurate monthly expense recognition.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data accuracy.
• Manage daily banking activities and ensure all financial transactions are reflected accurately in the system.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly bank statements, verifying completeness and accuracy of data.
• Provide support for all audits, and financial reporting. Supports other staff within the finance department by conducting research, compiling data, and conducting data entry.
• Collaborate with development staff on grant and donor financial tracking.
• Attend occasional in-person meetings (1–2 times per month) at the Brooklyn Heights office.
• Serve as a backup for the Accounting Manager during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of financial operations and timely processing of all financial tasks.
• In person attendance is required to collaborate with others.
• Performing other duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred; in lieu of a degree, High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of combined relevant accounting experience required
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with nonprofit finance experience a plus.
• Experience with Financial Edge preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate, high-volume data entry
• Experience with managing complex schedules such as amortizations and prepaids.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.
  
  

Key Competencies

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in accounting and finance principles, particularly in nonprofit settings.
• Show high level of accuracy with financial entries, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive for results and the ability to take initiative in identifying and solving challenges.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, pay strong attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write professional emails in English, communicating clearly and effectively within the organization.
  
  

Benefits Of Working At Osborne

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

• Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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