Senior Accountant

Atlantic Group - New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a respected nonprofit organization in the Brooklyn, NY area. They seek a Senior Accountant for a full-time contract of about 3 months to manage accounting functions and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.

The role covers budgeting, grant reporting, and audit coordination. The ideal candidate has nonprofit accounting experience and strong Excel skills, with a background in grants a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Nonprofit experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Grant accounting experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, payroll, and GL; ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting; monitor expenditures and provide variance analysis.
• Manage grant reporting; ensure funder requirements are met and reports are submitted.
• Lead the annual audit process; prepare documentation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning; implement internal controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to communicate financial information and support goals.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a highly respected nonprofit organization with more than 200 years of service based in the Brooklyn, NY area. They have an immediate need for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This position is a full-time contract role that’s around 3 months in length.

Summary: The Accountant in a non-profit organization is responsible for managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting to support the organization's mission.

Schedule: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements risingsunopp.org+1.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring expenditures against budgeted amounts, and providing variance analysis
• Grant Management: Manage financial reporting for grants and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors and stakeholders
• Audit Preparation: Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of necessary documentation and coordination with external auditors
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning. - Internal Controls: Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure effective communication of financial information and support organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Nonprofit experience required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Grant accounting experience is a strong plus

Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 3 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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