Senior Accountant

LHH; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is assisting a well-established nonprofit in finding a Senior Accountant to join the finance team in New York. The role focuses on monthly/quarterly financial reporting, year-end close, treasury support, and regulatory filings, including Form 990 and CFR reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit accounting, strong Excel capabilities, and experience with Sage Intacct and Martus. This is a high-visibility position reporting to the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of NYS CFR reporting requirements.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, and reimbursement-based funding.
• Background in treasury management, financial statement preparation, audit support, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience preparing and monitoring program budgets.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Martus is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and management reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, bank reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Support treasury management and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules, Form 990 support, and regulatory filings.
• Complete New York State CFR reporting and related workpapers.
• Analyze financial performance and explain budget variances.
• Assist with organization-wide and program-specific budgets.
• Partner with contracts and program teams to ensure accurate government reimbursement reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure nonprofit GAAP compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical abilities

Treasury management

Budgeting

Financial statement preparation

NYS CFR reporting knowledge

Government contracts/grants

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Martus

Job description

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization serving New York communities, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role reporting to the Controller, offering exposure to financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting, audits, and government-funded programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and management reports
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, bank reconciliations, and account analyses
• Support treasury management and cash flow reporting
• Prepare audit schedules, Form 990 support, and regulatory filings
• Complete New York State CFR reporting and related workpapers
• Analyze financial performance and explain budget variances
• Assist with organization-wide and program-specific budgets
• Partner with contracts and program teams to ensure accurate government reimbursement reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure nonprofit GAAP compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of NYS CFR reporting requirements
• Experience with government contracts, grants, and reimbursement-based funding
• Background in treasury management, financial statement preparation, audit support, and bank reconciliations
• Experience preparing and monitoring program budgets
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Martus is highly preferred

Ideal Background

• Nonprofit accounting professional looking for a mission-driven organization
• Comfortable working with audits, regulatory reporting, and government-funded programs
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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

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