Ascendo Resources is actively seeking a Non-Profit Staff Accountant with Payroll Experience for an immediate, full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire position.

Our client, a well-known non-profit organization, is located in New York City, NY 10019.

The Non-Profit Staff Accountant must have 2+ years of general ledger and payroll experience, along with a Bachelor's degree. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and make a meaningful impact.

Hours: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm) (35 hour work week)

Pay Rate: $35/hr - $38/hr

Salary: $65k - $75k

Responsbiilties:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Generate and send invoices to clients, donors, members, and other funders as per established schedules, contracts, and grant agreements
• Monitor, process, and communicate all incoming funds, ensuring accurate recording of payments received, including cash, checks, credit card payments, ACH transfers, and other forms of payment
• Responsible for proper and timely revenue recognition in accordance with nonprofit accounting guidelines and internal policies
• Maintain the general ledger through recording of journal entries, including but not limited to payroll, bank activity, revenue, and accounts receivable
• Perform monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Regularly reconcile revenue recorded in general ledger with fundraising database maintained by Development
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including accounts receivable aging, cash flow reports, and revenue recognition schedules
• Maintain and manage petty cash, disbursing and replenishing funds per internal policy

PAYROLL

• Process payroll for all employees on a biweekly basis, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Review and verify employee timesheets, hours, salaries, bonuses, and other compensation adjustments
• Ensure that all deductions (e.g., taxes, benefits, retirement contributions) are correctly applied based on employee records and organizational policies
• Record and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure accuracy
• Ensure benefits deductions are correctly recorded in the payroll system and transmitted timely to benefit providers
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate tracking of employee PTO

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of non-profit general ledger accounting experience
• Previous payroll processing experience
• BA degree in accounting or related field
• Proficiency in MS Dynamics and ADP Payroll is a major plus

For a quicker 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