Accountant

Accountant – Mission-Driven Nonprofit

Greater New Haven, CT | Hybrid Flexibility
$75,000–$85,000 DOE

Are you looking to use your accounting expertise to make a real impact? We are partnering with a highly respected, community-focused nonprofit organization in the Greater New Haven area that is adding an Accountant to their team due to continued growth and organizational expansion.

This is far more than a traditional accounting role — this person will play a key role in helping drive the financial health and operational success of an organization making a meaningful difference every day. The team is seeking someone who understands nonprofit accounting, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and wants visibility, ownership, and purpose in their work.

The environment offers strong leadership, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who truly believe in the organization’s mission.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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  Own and support critical pieces of the month-end and year-end close process

  
  
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  Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting packages for leadership

  
  
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  Manage fund and grant tracking, compliance reporting, and restricted funding activity

  
  
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  Partner with program and operational leaders to support budgeting and financial decision-making

  
  
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  Assist with audits and help strengthen accounting processes and internal controls

  
  
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  Contribute to a finance team that is highly visible and deeply involved in organizational strategy

  
  
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What They’re Looking For:

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  5+ years of progressive accounting experience

  
  
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  Nonprofit accounting experience is highly preferred

  
  
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  Strong understanding of grants, fund accounting, and financial reporting

  
  
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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  
  
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  Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning/managing accounting systems

  
  
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  Someone proactive, organized, and eager to contribute beyond the debits and credits

  
  
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Why People Are Excited About This Opportunity:

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  Work for an organization with a genuinely impactful mission

  
  
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  Opportunity to have a voice and influence within the finance team

  
  
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  Collaborative, people-first culture

  
  
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  Strong leadership and organizational stability

  
  
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  Excellent opportunity for someone who wants meaningful work while continuing to grow professionally

  
  
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