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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Accountant at Clinton Hill Community Action Senior Accountant at Clinton Hill Community Action in North Arlington, New Jersey Posted in about 21 hours ago.
Type:
full-time This full-time position plays an important role in supporting the financial health and day-to-day accounting operations of our nonprofit community development organization. The Senior Accountant will work closely with our Director of Finance, program and development teams, funders, external accountants, and organizational leadership.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Government, federal, and nonprofit grant accounting
- Philanthropic and donor-funded accounting
- General ledger and monthly financial close
- Bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Financial reporting and budget-to-actual analysis
- Grant compliance and reporting
- Audit preparation and regulatory filings
- Accounts payable and receivable support What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with grant/fund accounting and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Salary:
$70,000-$90,000 annually
Benefits:
Health insurance, PTO, short- and long-term disability, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, annual bonus, and 401(k) retirement match.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance