Staff Accountant

About the Organization

Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network ofdirect services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive.

Why Join the Team?

At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate s salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography.

Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize the importance of work-life balance.

Under the general supervision of the Accounting and Revenue Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and organizational policy. This role prepares and posts journal entries, maintains cash receipts and bank reconciliations, and processes complex accounts payable activity, including Amazon invoices and credit card statements across approximately 75 cost centers. The Staff Accountant assists with month-end close activities and supports the Accounting and Revenue Manager and Finance team in carrying out core departmental responsibilities.

This position works cross-functionally to expense and track program-related supplies and stipends, including bus passes, petty cash, gift cards, and stipends. Serving as a liaison between Finance and program staff, this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. This is a hybrid position (2 days in office / 3 days remote).

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including the preparation, verification, and posting of journal entries (petty cash, bus pass, stipend-related, month-end, and other adjusting entries as needed); prepare account analyses upon request
• Support efficient financial management by ensuring accurate grant allocations and minimizing overhead costs
• Enter and process accounts payable invoices in a timely manner, including Amazon invoices, ensuring accurate grant coding, GL accounts, cost centers, and amounts
• Manage and monitor the purchasing inbox, responding to inquiries and ensuring timely processing of requests
• Import and record project- and program-related expenses in the general ledger
• Maintain stipend logs, fund stipends, and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation
• Enter and reconcile cash receipts, including bank deposits, in accordance with internal controls
• Oversee the distribution, inventory tracking, and reconciliation of petty cash, bus passes/metro cards, and gift cards, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with internal controls, and timely resolution of discrepancies. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and oversee the clearing of stale checks
• Oversee and support the company credit card process, including reviewing transactions, following up with cardholders, ensuring timely documentation, and coordinating reviews with budget analysts to maintain audit compliance
• Interface with Resource Development to support accurate tracking and administration of donations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including audit preparation and support
• Consult with the Accounting and Revenue Manager and Finance team regarding policy decisions, significant expenditures, and unusual transactions; identify and recommend process and operational improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related/equivalent field
• Previous experience in finance within a nonprofit, grant-funded organization strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of general ledger accounting experience or related experience aligned with assigned duties
• Proficiency with accounting and finance software such as Sage Intacct, , and Rippling
• Strong…