Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Staff Accountant in Midtown Manhattan for a hybrid role (3 days/week). The position involves managing cash receipts, revenue recognition, postings to the general ledger, and reconciliations, with emphasis on internal controls and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash receipts, revenue recognition, and related accounting transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and reconcile contributions, pledges, and other revenue sources between operational and financial systems.
• Support investment and donation processing activities, including tracking and documenting transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial analyses, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls and record retention requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

• Manage cash receipts, revenue recognition, and related accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and reconcile contributions, pledges, and other revenue sources between operational and financial systems.
• Support investment and donation processing activities, including tracking and documenting transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial analyses, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls and record retention requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Client: Well-Known Non-Profit

Role: Staff Accountant

Pay: $28/hour (negotiable)

Hybrid 3 days/week

Location: Midtown Manhattan

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Policies for State/Region Residents

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).