Senior Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join a respected non-profit organization based in New York, New York. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment and possess strong expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries. As a key member of the accounting team, you will contribute to essential financial operations and ensure compliance with audit standards.

Responsibilities:

- Take ownership of the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial data.

- Assist in preparing for annual audits, including drafting detailed footnotes and supporting documentation.

- Analyze and create journal entries for areas such as billing, revenue, cash transactions, utilities, loan transfers, and fixed assets.

- Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, and payroll to maintain financial accuracy.

- Manage expense accruals and verify their alignment with organizational budgets.

- Oversee the tracking and reporting of fixed assets to support long-term financial planning.

- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial processes and ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards.

- Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports.

- Support the preparation of FRx and Dynamics Great Plains reports for better financial insights. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Proven experience working within the non-profit sector is highly preferred.

- Expertise in bank reconciliations and payroll reconciliations.

- Familiarity with fixed asset management and reporting is a plus.

- Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software, including advanced functions.

- Experience with Great Plains Dynamics and FRx Report Writer.

- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work in an office-based environment within New York, New York.

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