We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization in New York, New York. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for an organized individual who can work independently, stay organized, and contribute in a hybrid environment with two days in the office and three days remote. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on nonprofit experience, and the ability to manage daily financial activity while supporting reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
Responsibilities:
- Review daily banking activity to record incoming grants, donations, and other deposits accurately.
- Process transfers, wire activity, and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts while maintaining organized supporting documentation.
- Oversee cash movement, deposit tracking, and positive pay procedures to help maintain strong cash controls.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and prepare journal entries for the general ledger.
- Maintain cash journals and support the accuracy of ledger balances through consistent account monitoring.
- Track program budgets and analyze spending against available funding to support financial oversight.
- Prepare monthly profit and loss statements along with budget-to-actual reporting for internal review.
- Partner with Program Directors to provide timely financial information and assist with reporting needs.
- Contribute to monthly and annual close processes, including the preparation of financial closeout reports and balance sheet support schedules.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including work as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role.
- Prior nonprofit accounting experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
- Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions.
- Proficiency in Excel for tracking, analysis, and financial reporting.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and stay highly organized in a fast-paced setting.
- Familiarity with tax-related areas such as corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax returns is a plus.