Accountant

Join A Mission-Driven Organization With Meaningful Impact

Opportunity to expand skills across both Accounting and Finance

About Our Client

A not-for-profit company based in New York.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Financial Close

• Prepare and post recurring and routine journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain assigned general ledger accounts, including balance sheet accounts and related transactions.
• Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and escalate complex issues when necessary.
• Contribute to process improvements related to accounting operations and financial workflows.

Account Reconciliations & Data Integrity

• Prepare accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Support enhancements to reconciliation processes as organizational needs evolve.
• Ensure a high level of data integrity across accounting systems and financial records.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Run and review financial reports to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Assist with variance analysis and provide supporting information to finance leadership.
• Support internal and external financial reporting efforts by maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and potential accounting issues and support resolution efforts.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support annual financial audit activities, including preparation of documentation and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with GAAP, internal policies, and control requirements.
• Respond to audit requests accurately and within established deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining an environment of audit readiness and strong accounting practices.

Team & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with finance and operational teams to research and resolve accounting questions.
• Provide responsive, solutions-oriented support while maintaining financial controls.
• Participate in system improvements, special projects, and team initiatives.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and contribute ideas to improve accounting processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, and core accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end or year-end close processes.
• Experience with an accounting or ERP system such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or a comparable platform.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets and financial reports.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000.
• Comprehensive standard benefits package.

Job Summary

Sector: Accounting

Sub Sector: Financial Accounting

Industry: Not For Profit

Where: New York

Contract Type: Permanent