Accountant

Strive International Inc•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant maintains fiscal integrity by adhering to and reinforcing both new and existing processes in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including managing Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions. The Accountant will analyze existing processes and systems, working closely with the finance team to streamline workflows and establish standard operating procedures that drive efficiency and consistency across all financial activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Strong understanding of GAAP, accruals, and prepaid expenses
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Organized mindset, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure and deadlines
Ability to effectively work with a diverse team, working collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties
Nonprofit accounting and working knowledge of fund accounting software
Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment
Discretion and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information
Maintain a high level of consistent work ethic and integrity in working relationships and all work-related duties
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be both diplomatic and confident

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in non-profit accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
Collaborate with finance team on all budget preparation (including the annual budget), analysis, and forecasting
Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures
Work closely with finance team to oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoicing, tracking receivables, applying payments, and following up on outstanding balances to support accurate cash flow and reporting
Provides documentation for the federal tax return preparation
Support annual financial audits and single audits (OMB A-133) as needed and ensuring “audit readiness/compliance” of assigned grants
Provide excellent customer service related accounting, reporting, budgeting, and analysis including consistent accounting treatment of all transactions and timely, accurate reporting
Prepare program and grant allocation worksheet and set-up in the system
Support and maintain all financial schedules related to revenue recognition, inter-company balances, rent, accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses
Reconcile general ledger accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and prepare journal entries for the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of monthly bank reconciliations and create monthly cash flow statements
Process employee payroll entries in the accounting system, review staff timesheets, and ensure payroll allocation based on contracts
Reconcile quarterly form 941 to the GL
Perform other related duties as requested or assigned