Staff Accountant

Role:
Staff Accountant
Salary: $35/hr-$45/hr
Non-Profit Industry preferred but not required

Location:

Manhattan, New York
3 month contract potential to extend

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant with a strong background in cash management, reconciliations, and general ledger analysis. The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of experience in nonprofit accounting or corporate accounting with Workday ERP
, and will be responsible for managing the daily cash activity, reconciling financial data, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

Required Background (must meet at least one of the following):

• Option 1:
• 2+ years of current nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience with a large ERP system (Workday preferred; Net Suite, Oracle, SAP acceptable)

• Option 2:
• 2+ years of strong accounting experience, specifically in bank reconciliations and cash management
• Workday experience is required

Key Responsibilities:

Cash Management & Reconciliations

• Record and code all incoming cash transactions in the general ledger accurately and on a daily basis.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies; obtain required approvals.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of all bank accounts, including account type, interest rates, and authorized signers.
• Maintain schedules for cash clearing accounts and interest income.
• Record general ledger entries for stock gifts and manage associated documentation.
• Reconcile donor database transactions to the general ledger each month to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile Bursar database transactions monthly to ensure consistency with general ledger entries.
• Organize and archive all cash receipt documentation in compliance with institutional retention policies.
• Maintain and monitor cash deposit logs and outstanding check lists.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to manage escheatment (unclaimed property) processes.
• Conduct account analyses and prepare financial reports as needed.
• Regularly document and update workflows and procedures for all cash-related operations.

General Ledger Analysis

• Review prepaid expenses to ensure accurate classification and posting.
• Confirm that prepaid expenses are properly amortized monthly by the system.
• Maintain and reconcile a monthly schedule of all prepaid amortizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as outlined above.
• Proficiency with Workday ERP is strongly preferred (required for corporate accounting candidates).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial management (if applicable).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact