Client Accounting Services Senior – Nonprofit Practice

About the role

We are currently seeking a Client Accounting Services Senior – Nonprofit Practice to join our team in any of the following office locations: Jericho, NY; New York, NY; White Plains, NY. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Performing core accounting functions for nonprofit clients, including maintaining the general ledger, preparing and posting journal entries, and supporting the monthly close process
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances, including the tracking of donor-restricted and board-designated net assets
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly nonprofit financial statements in accordance with FASB ASC 958, including workpapers and supporting schedules
• Performing bank, credit card, investment, and other account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Preparing and maintaining functional expense allocations across program, management and general, and fundraising categories
• Preparing budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting packages for client leadership and boards
• Assisting with audit readiness, including preparing workpapers and prepared-by-client (PBC) schedules and responding to external auditor requests
• Supporting the preparation and review of supporting data for Form 990 and related filings, coordinating with tax preparers as needed
• Monitoring grant and funder compliance requirements and ensuring timely completion of assigned deliverables and compliance-related filings
• Ensuring adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards, as well as firm and client policies and procedures
• Communicating with clients to address routine requests and provide updates on deliverables
• Reviewing the work of associates and offshore support staff, and collaborating with senior team members on special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of at least 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, with nonprofit or public accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASC 958), including net asset classification and functional expense reporting; familiarity with Form 990, Uniform Guidance, or single audit requirements a plus
• CPA and/or in process of obtaining CPA preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel) and accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and Fund EZ desired
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Able to work in team environment and to work additional hours as needed
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others