Senior Accountant

Our client, a prominent educational institution in New York City, is seeking a meticulous Senior or Staff Accountant to manage high‑volume cash operations and general ledger integrity. This role is critical for ensuring the accuracy of complex financial data across multiple platforms.

$40.00/hr – $55.00/hr

Conversion Salary: $75k – $115k (depending on level and experience)

New York, NY (Manhattan)

Initial on‑site training period (5 days); transitioning to Hybrid (3 days on‑site) thereafter.

3‑month contract with a potential for permanent conversion.

• Cash Management & Reconciliations
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  Manage daily recording and coding of all incoming cash transactions; perform complex monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Revenue & Donor Reconciliation
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  Reconcile internal donor and student billing databases with the General Ledger to ensure consistency and completeness.
• GL Analysis
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  Conduct deep‑dive analysis of prepaid expenses, accruals, and automated system entries; maintain monthly amortization schedules.
• Specialized Assets
  :
  Manage the recording and entry of stock gifts and interest income.
• Process Improvement
  :
  Document and update workflows for cash management and escheatment processes.

• Technical Proficiency
  :
  Advanced experience with Workday is required.
• Analytical Skills
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  Expert‑level Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and the ability to handle high‑volume data sets.
• Experience
  : 3+ years of experience focusing on complex bank reconciliations and General Ledger analysis.
• Detail Oriented
  :
  Proven ability to identify missing entries in automated environments and maintain rigorous audit trails for compliance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Higher Education

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance.