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We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in New York, NY. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a leading university. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting principles and practices, along with a proactive approach to improving processes and ensuring compliance.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the general accounting department, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and financial reporting
  • Manage the month-end close process, verifying timely and accurate posting of transactions in accordance with established accounting standards
  • Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations, including areas such as payroll liabilities, deferred revenue, and receivables
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations and perform key accounting functions, including monitoring international and domestic bank transactions and calculating quarterly sales tax filings
  • Coordinate audit processes, including preparation of schedules and compliance reporting for financial statement audits, Single Audits, and 403(b) audits
  • Account for investments and endowment funds, reconciling transactions between the general ledger and endowment management systems
  • Analyze and reconcile plant assets, including depreciation calculations and projections
  • Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate reconciliation and timely remittance of retirement funds and union dues
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and act as a liaison to support stakeholders with accounting-related needs
  • Perform additional accounting duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in higher education
  • Proficiency in managing month-end close processes and general ledger operations
  • Strong skills in preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations
  • Familiarity with investment and endowment accounting
  • Experience supporting audits and preparing compliance reports
  • Solid understanding of payroll, benefits, and tax reconciliation processes
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate effectively with stakeholder
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

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