Senior Accountant - Nonprofit | GAAP, Audits & Close

Kforce, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kforce, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a well-established nonprofit client in New York, NY.

The role supports senior accounting leadership and maintains accurate financial records, month-end and year-end close activities, and audits. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, CPA or Master’s degree is a plus, and nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA and/or Master’s degree is a plus.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support preparation of GAAP financial statements.
• Record transactions across GL, AP, AR, payroll, fringe benefits, and cash management.
• Prepare reconciliations and review fixed asset records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and audits.
• Assist with Form 990 and nonprofit tax filings.
• Support internal controls and process improvements.
• Assist with audits and tax filings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Master's degree

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Kforce, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a well-established nonprofit client in New York, NY.

The role supports senior accounting leadership and maintains accurate financial records, month-end and year-end close activities, and audits. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, CPA or Master’s degree is a plus, and nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred.