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Senior Accountant

Date Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Job #1682830
Contract
New York, New York, United States

We have partnered with our Non-profit client in their search for a Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities -

  • Deferred Revenue & Revenue Recognition:

    • Understanding of deferred revenue and revenue recognition.
    • Focus on timing and straight-line methods.
    • Apply different formulas for subscriptions and membership services, and handle weighted lines of membership accounts.
  • Grant Accounting:

    • Manage and oversee grants, requiring strong understanding of grant accounting.
    • Analyze program elements, map out revenues and expenses.
    • Understand grant agreements, budgets, and timelines for program elements and payments.
  • Expense & Revenue Ledger:

    • Handle month-end close reviews for the expense and revenue sides of the ledger.
    • Work with current Senior Accountant, Payroll Manager, and Controller to review team work.
    • Use Sage Intacct for accounting processes.

Skills Required

  • Grant Management Experience:
    • Familiarity with private and federal grants.
    • Strong communication skills to collaborate with the development team.
    • Ability to serve as a liaison, providing clear technical accounting guidance.
  • Non-Profit Experience:

    • Understanding of subscriptions and revenue processes in a non-profit context.
    • Proactive in identifying efficiencies and process improvements.
    • Comfortable with audit procedures and monthly close environments, including audit preparation, reporting uploads, & assistance with tracking expenses.

Education & Work Experience

  • Bachelors Degree (Finance or Accounting preferred) 
  • 4-7+ yrs of professional work experience

Title: Senior Accountant (Contract-To-Hire)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Client Industry: Healthcare non-profit
Compensation: $48-50+/hr
Ref ID: 1682830

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