SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Senior Accountant

New York, New York, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$91kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementSEOSalesforceFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelAuditingPerformance ManagementResearchProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, banking transactions, and other recurring accounting activities.
  • Conduct account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Reconcile and monitor banking activity, internal transfers, vendor accounts, corporate card transactions, employee expenses, and related accounting system activity.

Responsibilities

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of draft financial statements and supporting analyses.
  • Prepare, maintain, and reconcile key financial schedules, including pledge and grant receivables, deferred revenue, investments, balance sheet accounts, and trial balance activity.
  • Reconcile revenue activity between Salesforce and Sage Intacct, research variances, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
  • Serve as backup support for expense management and related accounting system integrations.
  • Supervise and provide ongoing support, coaching, and performance management to the accountant.
  • Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting practices.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, audited financial statements, and management reporting.

Nice to have

  • Experience with nonprofit accounting systems and financial management software preferred.

Skills

  • Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting systems and financial management software.
  • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, wit

Compensation

  • $77,600 - $91,400
  • The Senior Accountant also supports revenue tracking across multiple funding sources, assists with month-end and year-end close processes, and plays a critical role in preparing for and supporting the annual audit.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules to ensure compliance and facilitate annual audit activities.

Benefits

  • Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
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