Client: Mission-driven Newark nonprofit organization Title: Staff Accountant Salary: $60,000–$65,000 Location: Newark, NJ | Fully onsite
Job Description:
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its day-to-day accounting operations and grant-related financial activity.
This is a hands-on role that combines core accounting responsibilities with grant administration and detailed financial support. The ideal candidate will have nonprofit accounting experience, familiarity with grants, and a willingness to handle both transactional and administrative accounting work.
Responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions.
- Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Process deposits and maintain accurate cash records.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
- Assist with month-end accounting activities.
- Support grant reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Upload invoices and maintain organized supporting documentation.
- Enter financial information into grant reporting portals and other systems.
- Assist with tracking and closing out outstanding bank accounts.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready accounting and grant records.
- Support the Controller and CFO with additional accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Prior nonprofit accounting experience required.
- Experience with grants or grant accounting required.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with AP, AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Comfortable with detailed, repetitive, and administrative accounting tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a small finance team.
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