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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Grant Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting audits and government contract reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit accounting and a proven ability to supervise and improve financial practices.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, cash management, and general ledger functions, while maintaining robust internal controls
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
Collaborate with payroll processing, ensuring timely submissions and balanced payroll ledgers
Review and approve accounts payable processes, ensuring proper invoice coding and implementing controls to prevent duplicate payments
Manage month-end closing procedures and prepare financial statements such as profit and loss reports and balance sheets
Generate and maintain financial reports, including voucher submissions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
Support government contract audits by organizing documentation and acting as the primary point of contact during audit processes
Monitor and verify coding for contract-related invoices to ensure proper classification and compliance
Manage 1099 compliance, including vendor eligibility verification and timely submission of annual filings
Lead special projects aimed at enhancing accounting practices and operational efficiency
Manage the daily functions of accounts payable, general ledger, project accounting, and cash management ensuring that appropriate accounting practices and internal controls are maintained which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data
Assist with 3rd party payroll processing, ensuring employee timecards are submitted with supervisor approval and payroll ledgers are reconciled and balanced
Responsible for the preparation, generation, and maintenance of all financial reports and voucher submissions
Requirements:
Accounting/Finance degree
4+ years Non-Profit accounting experience
New York City or New York State grants/contracts required
DHS Grants/Contracts experience a big plus
Nice to have:
DHS Grants/Contracts experience a big plus
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance