Job Title: Staff Accountant – Government Contract Billing
Industry: Non-Profit
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Type: Temp-to-Perm
Pay Rate: $40/hr
Salary: $75,000
Hours: 8am–5pm | 35-hour work week
Team Size: ~100 employees
Software: Passport (required)

Top Requirements:

• Experience billing government contracts (claims, vouchers, state/city contracts)

• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs

• Passport software experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit government contract billings and related financial reports

• Support contract renewals, registrations, and documentation

• Assist with government audits (CFR, SEFA, funder audits)

• Prepare and submit annual budgets, modifications, and financial requests for contracts

• Ensure allocations align with approved budgets; communicate variances

• Generate monthly financial reports and analysis for internal use

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

• Stay current on funder reporting requirements

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or equivalent experience

• Minimum 1 year of accounting and government contract billing experience

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and City agencies (DHS, DOHMH, HASA, HUD, OMH)

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

David Hwang