Staff Accountant

Ascendo Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Lower Manhattan is looking for a Staff Accountant to handle full-cycle accounting responsibilities. This role includes managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining the general ledger using QuickBooks, and preparing GAAP-compliant financial reports. The ideal candidate should have 2–4 years of accounting experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Strong communication and nonprofit experience are highly valued for this position. Salary up to $80,000.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, including AP, AR, and financial reporting.
• Experience with grant tracking is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AP/AR including vendor onboarding and invoice processing.
• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Lead monthly close activities and prepare for audits.

Skills

Accounting experience

Nonprofit accounting

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Ascendo Resources is currently seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time role based in Lower Manhattan, New York. Salary range is up to $80,000.

Our client is a notable nonprofit with tons of momentum since it's inception, 10 years ago. Their mission centers around:

• Building a responsive, food network
• Demonstrating dignified, community-centered food access
• Advocating for systemic change toward a more equitable food future

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Manage full-cycle AP/AR, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, collections, and payment tracking
• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger in QuickBooks
• Perform credit card itemization, fixed asset tracking, depreciation & amortization
• Assist with monthly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) reporting
• Support regulatory filings and entity compliance

Grants & Restricted Funds

• Track and reconcile restricted gifts
• Manage in‑kind donation accounting and donor documentation
• Develop financial reporting related to grant utilization

Month‑End & Audit

• Lead monthly close activities including reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare documentation and serve as liaison for annual external audit
• Maintain and improve accounting SOPs
• Produce GAAP‑compliant financial reports for leadership

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience (AP, AR, bookkeeping, financial reporting)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and grant tracking highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and comfort participating in AR collections