Accounting & HR Specialist

Accounting & HR Specialist Location Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Date Posted June 02, 2026 Job ID 14703 Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Accounting & HR Specialist for a mission-driven nonprofit organization supporting children, families, and educational programming. This is a fully onsite opportunity based in Mount Kisco, New York.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This dynamic role blends accounting, payroll, and HR administration responsibilities within a collaborative nonprofit environment. The Accounting & HR Specialist will support day-to-day financial operations, payroll processing, benefits administration, reconciliations, and month-end close while serving as a key operational partner to leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting teams, and making an immediate impact within a growing organization.

PERKS:

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits Free daily lunch provided onsite Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and gain broad operational exposure Collaborative, mission-driven workplace focused on supporting children and families Stable full-time opportunity with potential long-term growth and process improvement initiatives

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end close Prepare financial reports, maintain accurate records, and support audit preparation activities Process payroll and assist with benefits administration, employee support, and HR-related functions Support tuition billing, collections, grants/subsidy reimbursement tracking, and financial data entry Maintain and update accounting records within QuickBooks Desktop and related systems Collaborate with leadership to identify process improvements and support operational efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong experience using QuickBooks Desktop in a professional accounting environment Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables and data management functions Experience supporting payroll, HR administration, employee benefits, and financial operations Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, proactive, and professional approach

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This full-time, exempt opportunity offers a salary range of $65,000-$70,000, along with a strong benefits package and free daily lunch. The organization offers a supportive and team-oriented culture with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across accounting and HR operations.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here! 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.