Senior Accountant

LHH

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$70,000 Per Week
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Career Counseling, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Executive Recruiting, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Audit, Insurance, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Senior Executive Recruiter | Accounting and Finance | LHH | Greater Philadelphia and Central/Southern New Jersey LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join the accounting and finance team at a mission-driven nonprofit school. This role is critical to maintaining the financial health and transparency of the organization and will be responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.Key Responsibilities:Own the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing insights and supporting documentation for internal leadership and external stakeholders.Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring proper coding, timely processing, and reconciliation of transactions.Oversee payroll accounting, including coordination with payroll providers, reconciliation of payroll entries, and compliance with tax and benefit reporting.Lead preparation of Form 990 and other nonprofit-specific filings, working closely with external auditors and tax professionals.Support annual audits and grant reporting requirements, maintaining organized records and documentation.Collaborate with school leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in nonprofit or education sectors.Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting.Experience with payroll systems and nonprofit tax filings (Form 990).Proficiency in accounting software and Excel; experience with QuickBooks OnlineExcellent communication and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.Compensation:$70,000- $90,000Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, visionPTO is offered on an accrual basisPaid Sick Leave where applicable by State lawIf you are interested in this position or any other Accounting and Finance career opportunities, please apply and contact Kellie Sclafani at kellie.sclafani@lhh.com.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and FinanceIndustries Non-profit Organizations and EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at LHH by 2xInferred from the description for this job Medical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid maternity leavePaid paternity leaveGet notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Accountant” roles. Fort Washington, PA $60,000.00-$70,000.00 4 days agoSpring House, PA $50,000.00-$60,000.00 3 weeks agoHorsham, PA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month agoMontgomery County, PA $85,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks agoEast Greenville, PA $100,000.00-$108,000.00 3 weeks agoBlue Bell, PA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 month agoMontgomery County, PA $75,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week agoHorsham, PA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoKing of Prussia, PA $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week agoMontgomery County, PA $85,000.00-$110,000.00 4 hours agoPlymouth Meeting, PA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 days agoGladwyne, PA $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks agoBryn Mawr, PA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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