Accountant - Downtown Brooklyn

This temporary position is based in Brooklyn and supports the financial operations of a mission-driven not-for-profit organization.

About the role

The Accountant will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This individual will assist with month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, AP, AR, banking activities, and various accounting projects while partnering closely with finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking activities
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation
• Support audit preparation and requests
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
• Assist with cash management activities
• Support reporting initiatives and ad hoc accounting projects
• Partner with finance team members across various functions
• Provide hands-on support throughout accounting operations

Requirements

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to multiple accounting functions
• Hands-on experience supporting AP, AR, payroll, banking, reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Adaptable accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and supporting a variety of accounting and finance initiatives
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new processes and responsibilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance teams
• Nonprofit experience is a plus, but candidates from other industries with broad accounting exposure are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to gain exposure across AP, AR, payroll, banking, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Collaborative and supportive finance team environment
• Direct visibility and mentorship from finance leadership
• Diverse responsibilities with the opportunity to broaden accounting expertise
• Stable opportunity within a mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Streamlined interview process with only two interview stages
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact and support a growing finance function
• Strong potential for professional growth and skill development through hands-on involvement across multiple accounting areas