Staff Accountant, Finance

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation•New York, NY

6d•$68,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the accuracy and integrity of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation’s financial records through bank and balance sheet reconciliations, Workday general ledger accounting, and month-end close activities. The role also supports financial data analysis and process improvements as the Foundation strengthens its financial systems and reporting capabilities. The position requires two days per week in the Foundation’s New York City office and three days remote. It reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1–3 years of general accounting experience.
Strong experience with bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, data analysis, and reconciliation schedules.
Experience with ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Not-for-profit accounting experience.
Experience with Workday ERP.
Familiarity with data analytics or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain monthly bank and cash reconciliations across Foundation accounts.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly and maintain complete documentation.
Monitor unusual or aging reconciling items and partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and post journal entries in Workday Financials as part of the monthly close process.
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances.
Prepare account analyses for balance sheet and P&L activity to support accurate financial reporting.
Use Workday Financials to review and validate accounting activity and ensure proper account coding.
Support financial system enhancements and data validation efforts.
Develop and maintain reconciliation schedules and financial analyses using Excel and other analytical tools.
Assist with annual financial statement audit preparation, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for financial transactions and reconciliations.
Assist with preparation of state compliance filings as needed.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures and workflow improvements to strengthen accounting processes.
Support finance initiatives related to financial systems, reporting improvements, and automation opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial coding and resolve accounting inquiries.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.