Staff Accountant (61583)

Graham Windham•New York, NY

2d•$73,000 - $73,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing. We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives. Graham is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a mid-sized nonprofit organization serving adults with disabilities in group homes and shared living supports. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong foundational accounting experience who is ready to take on increased responsibility in financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and month-end close activities while partnering collaboratively across departments. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while supporting compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies. This role reports to the [Insert Supervisor Title].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, or similar platforms)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting experience
Experience supporting audits and grant reconciliation processes
Familiarity with fund accounting principles

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, and accruals
Support preparation of internal financial statements and financial reports
Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with GAAP standards
Assist with reconciliation of development revenue, donor-restricted funding, unrestricted funding, and grants
Serve as the liaison between the outsourced payroll provider and internal staff
Coordinate payroll-related inquiries and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
Support payroll documentation and reporting processes as needed
Prepare audit schedules and support the annual external audit process
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and accounting standards
Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation
Partner with program and administrative staff to support budget tracking and expense monitoring
Assist departments with financial inquiries and reporting needs
Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
Support special projects and additional accounting functions as assigned