Senior Accountant, CPA (Non-Profit Experience)

Location: East Harlem, New York, NY 10029
Pay Rate: $45–$50 per hour
Employment Type: Ongoing Temporary Opportunity
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 35+ hours per week
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. The organization provides comprehensive educational, behavioral health, and mental health services to help children and families overcome challenges and thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who wants to contribute their financial expertise to a mission-driven organization while working alongside a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, account reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist with grant accounting, monthly grant claims, and financial reporting requirements.
• Perform payroll allocations and ensure expenses are accurately allocated to the appropriate grants, programs, and funding sources.
• Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting workpapers.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, nonprofit financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Utilize Excel and Sage Intacct to manage financial data, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to support organizational financial operations.
• Work additional hours as needed during audits, month-end deadlines, and other critical reporting periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with grant accounting, payroll allocations, grant claims, or fund-based accounting is highly desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work fully onsite in East Harlem, New York, throughout the temporary assignment.
• Flexibility to work overtime during audits and key reporting deadlines.

Interview Process

1. Virtual Interview: Initial conversation with the HR team and hiring managers.
2. Accounting Assessment: Assessment covering topics such as payroll allocations and monthly grant claims.
3. Offer & Start: The client is looking to move quickly, with an immediate start preferred.

Interested in Learning More?

If you have a strong accounting background, excellent Excel skills, and an interest in supporting a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise while contributing to programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

For a faster response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

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

Josh Canabal