Senior Accountant

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center • Newark, NJ

11h

About The Position

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple program sites and funding sources. This position reports to the Controller and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit and grant accounting requirements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing month-end close and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• experience with MIP Fund Accounting or similar nonprofit fund accounting systems strongly preferred
• Nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, general ledger activity, and financial documentation
• Ensure accurate tracking of expenses by program, funding source, and location
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports
• Assist with expense tracking and coding across programs and funding sources.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support annual audit preparation and financial documentation requests
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and financial processes

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life insurance
• retirement savings with employer match
• paid time off
• holidays
• professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees