Staff Accountant

Soni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations. This role offers a strong temp-to-perm opportunity and involves general ledger activities, audit preparation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The role requires working onsite three days a week and a good understanding of GAAP, with compensation between $31 and $37 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Ability to work onsite in Midtown Manhattan.
• Experience with grants or donor-restricted funds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support general ledger activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

A mission-driven Nonprofit organization in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and offers a strong opportunity to convert to a permanent position for someone looking to grow within a nonprofit environment.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the finance team to support accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and assist with month-end close activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Assist with AP, AR, and payroll support as needed
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Assist with financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP
• Support internal controls, documentation, and accounting policies
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
• Utilize and support the organization’s accounting system (NetSuite preferred)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial data

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with grants or donor-restricted funds a plus
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Midtown Manhattan
• Comfortable with a temp-to-perm structure and intent to convert to full-time

Compensation: $31–$37/hour

Compensation is based on experience, skill set, and other job-related qualifications.