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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • New York, NY
  • $35–$40 Per Hour
4 days ago
CFS

Job Description



Looking to take your accounting career beyond traditional month-end work? This Senior Accountant opportunity offers high visibility, direct impact on organizational funding, and the chance to work closely with leadership on contract management and financial reporting.
Senior Accountant

Compensation:$35.00-$40.00/hour

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Play a key role in managing financial contracts that support critical organizational operations and programs.
• Gain exposure to State, City, and Federal funding sources and complex contract reporting requirements.
• Partner directly with leadership and operational teams to drive financial accuracy and maximize funding reimbursements.
• Build expertise in nonprofit accounting, contract management, and financial analysis.
• Contribute to strategic budgeting, cost allocation, and financial planning initiatives.
• Enjoy a highly visible role with opportunities to influence financial processes and reporting.
• Strengthen your technical accounting skills through hands-on work with financial systems and advanced Excel analysis.
• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports organizational success and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:


• Prepare and manage contract documents for State, City, and Federal funding sources.
• Complete cost reports, drawdowns, and budget modifications in accordance with contract requirements.
• Audit monthly expense reports to ensure accurate cost allocations.
• Record contract activity and review general ledger balances at month-end and year-end.
• Develop and maintain cost allocation methodologies for contracts.
• Coordinate with program teams and funding agencies to maximize contract reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of experience in contract management, nonprofit accounting, or financial analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting software and financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with contract reporting and funding source compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$35–$40 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Creationunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Contract Reviewunmatched
  • Cost Allocationunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Expense Reportsunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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