Senior Accountant

About the role

New York Cares is a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes volunteers across New York City for education, hunger, and public space initiatives. This role supports the organization's financial operations and long-term sustainability by managing key accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile deposits from banks, Stripe, and other payment platforms against Salesforce and internal records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and transparency.
• Perform monthly cash receipts reconciliations and maintain accurate recording of financial transactions across all accounts.
• Monitor and track invoices and spending related to Day of Service (DOS) activities, ensuring expenses align with approved project budgets and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and record journal entries, payments, and receipts in QuickBooks Online and MIP, ensuring consistency and alignment between systems.
• Partner with Program and Development teams to support accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of restricted and project-based funds.
• Review, track, and reconcile American Express (AMEX) expenditures, including follow-up on outstanding items and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Support the Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approval workflows, and timely payment processing through Bill.com in accordance with organizational policies and internal controls.
• Aid in month-end close activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and support the development and documentation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or nonprofit accounting certification a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with a non-profit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, and reconciliation tools).
• Familiarity with MIP, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Stripe, and donor management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of non-profit accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting systems such as MIP, QuickBooks Online, or Sage, along with Salesforce, Excel, and related integrations.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and experienced in accounting functions.
• Proactive problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking approach to work.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000.
• Hybrid schedule: In office Mon/Tue/Thu; remote Wed/Fri.
• 11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays.
• Paid time off: 12 days in year 1, 18 days in year 2; plus paid last week of Dec off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Summer Fridays.
• Health & wellness coverage: medical, dental, vision (80% employer-paid), plus life & disability insurance.
• Retail & tax-advantaged accounts: 403(b) plan, flexible spending accounts, transit reimbursement.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

• Upload to LinkedIn both a current resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications plus a cover letter describing your interest in the role and alignment with the mission of New York Cares.

Applications without both documents will not be considered.