Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Tarrytown)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Tarrytown

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Tarrytown, New York in a fully onsite, contract-to-permanent position. This role focuses on grant and program accounting, supporting accurate financial records, reporting, billing, and compliance across multiple funding sources. The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit accounting experience, a solid understanding of month-end and year-end processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with finance and program teams.

Job Responsibility:

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial results
Prepare financial schedules and assist in producing regular reports, including month-end statements and other required fiscal reporting
Coordinate documentation and provide support during financial and compliance audits conducted by federal, state, local, and other external parties
Track program-related expenditures and maintain organized records to support billing, reimbursement requests, and grant reporting
Submit vouchers and bill eligible costs to the correct funding sources while meeting required deadlines
Review program finances for alignment with grant and contract requirements and help maintain compliance with applicable guidelines
Reconcile spreadsheets to the general ledger, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with posting-related accuracy
Prepare and recommend journal entries related to revenue, receivables, accruals, and other accounting adjustments as needed
Investigate budget-to-actual variances, share findings with management, and assist with budget revision recommendations
Partner with finance leadership, program staff, vendors, and funding contacts on reporting needs, special projects, and day-to-day accounting support

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
1-5 years of accounting experience is required
Prior nonprofit or fund accounting experience is required, including work with grants or restricted funding
Knowledge of grant administration, government grant billing, and program-based expense tracking is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of month-end close, quarter-end close, year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting standards
Advanced Excel skills and solid overall computer proficiency are required
Experience supporting audits and preparing accounting documentation for external review is preferred
Familiarity with Abila MIP or similar nonprofit accounting systems is a plus

Nice to have:

Knowledge of grant administration, government grant billing, and program-based expense tracking
Experience supporting audits and preparing accounting documentation for external review
Familiarity with Abila MIP or similar nonprofit accounting systems

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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