Senior Accountant

CFS

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Projections, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Nonprofit, Performance Reviews, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Restricted Funds, Unrestricted Funds
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
4 days ago

Senior Staff Accountant for Non-Profit in New Jersey

My client, a non for profit located in Caldwell, New Jersey is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their firm. The firm has been in existence since the 1930's and offers significant opportunity for growth.

The ideal candidate should be driven by the company's mission, and motivated to grow in the department.

Employee reviews include things like:

  • “Productive workspace surrounded with people who want me to succeed”
  • “Good working culture, diverse with growth potential”
  • “Rewarding Experience”

Responsibilities of the Senior Staff Accountant:

  • Review and analyze budget, identifying budget issues and providing solutions.
  • Projecting financial trends including annual forecasts
  • Assist with preparation of operating and salary budget
  • Monitoring of annual grants and transactions in compliance with fund requirements
  • Maintain accounting records for endowment and restricted and unrestricted funds
  • Assist with audit preparation

Experience Preferred for the Senior Staff Accountant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
  • Non-profit experience a plus
  • Experience with Jenzabar major plus
  • Excellent communication skills & attention to detail

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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/