Senior Accountant - Nonprofit

Senior Accountant - Nonprofit

Location New York, NY 10004 Date Posted July 24, 2026 Job ID 15140 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Accountant on behalf of a mission-driven, nationally recognized nonprofit organization advancing research, patient care, and public health. This is a direct-hire opportunity based in New York City, offering a collaborative environment and meaningful impact.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller and play a critical role in managing and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and supporting the organization's financial health through analysis, reconciliation, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments.

PERKS

• Hybrid work environment (2 remote days per week)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness offerings including meditation sessions
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization with global impact

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate all accounting activities, including recording, reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP across general ledger transactions
• Reconcile and manage financial activity across systems including Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and banking platforms
• Collaborate cross-functionally to reconcile and troubleshoot financial data across systems such as Salesforce and accounting platforms
• Review contracts, grants, donor agreements, and MOUs to ensure proper revenue recognition
• Manage grant accounting, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, project budgets, and grant-related financials
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations and monitor AR/AP aging reports
• Support internal controls, audits, and financial compliance initiatives
• Assist with tax filings including sales tax, UBIT, and preparation of Form 990
• Support year-end audits and provide required documentation and schedules
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting systems and financial databases (Intacct preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off
• Hybrid schedule with two remote days each week
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness offerings, including meditation sessions

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.