Senior Accountant (Temporary)

United Way of New York City•New York, NY

12d•$78,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, the Senior Account serves as a senior accountant, playing a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance activities. They are the “right hand” to UWNYC’s Controller and work closely with the rest of the Finance team, transacting various accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, data analysis, and audit support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant accounting and/or auditing experience; seven (7) to ten (10) years preferred.
Demonstrated transactional accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, adapt to frequent changes with confidence and composure, and exercise sound judgment.
Experience with payroll accounting and payroll processing required.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
Experience supporting year-end close, external audits, and preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Experience supporting Form 990 preparation and providing financial documentation and questionnaires preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions preferred.
Demonstrated experience with nonprofit fund accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, programs, and departmental expenses using systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, or a comparable platform.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrections.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of management.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work in a meticulous, thorough, and precise manner.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of non-routine assignments and projects.
Strong follow-through and demonstrated ability to bring projects to timely completion.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
seven (7) to ten (10) years preferred.
nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
Experience supporting Form 990 preparation and providing financial documentation and questionnaires preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions preferred.

Responsibilities

General ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Manage the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process in coordination with Human Resources and the payroll provider, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, deductions, taxes, and related payroll reporting and reconciliations.
Payroll accounting and labor distribution monitoring.
Accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and fundraising revenue processing.
Bank and credit card reconciliations.
Fixed assets and restricted net assets accounting.
Financial statement review and analysis.
Year-end close and annual audit support.
Form 990 preparation and supporting documentation.
Financial reporting and custom report development.
Accounts payable and payroll backup support.
Financial systems and general ledger architecture maintenance.
Ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements.