Senior Accountant

At United Way of New York City (UWNYC), our Finance team plays a vital role in supporting our mission by maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring accountability, and safeguarding the resources that help advance opportunity and prosperity across New York City.

We're seeking a Senior Accountant (Temporary) to support our organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll accounting, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, this role will serve as a key partner to the Controller and collaborate closely with the Finance team and other departments to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen processes, and support the organization's financial integrity.

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong analytical skills, nonprofit accounting knowledge, and a passion for mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply.

• Now Hiring: Senior Accountant (Temporary)
• New York City | Hybrid
• Salary: $78,000 – $90,000

About the Role

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) seeks a Senior Accountant (Temporary) to ensure the accuracy and integrity of UWNYC's financial transactions, reporting, and compliance activities. Serving as a trusted partner to the Controller, this position supports general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll processing and accounting, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and perform account reconciliations.
• Manage the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process in coordination with Human Resources and the payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely processing, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Monitor payroll accounting and labor distribution.
• Manage accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and fundraising revenue processing.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset and restricted net asset accounting records.
• Review and analyze financial statements and develop customized financial reports.
• Support year-end close activities, annual audits, and the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with Form 990 preparation and related financial documentation.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Maintain financial systems and general ledger architecture.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of six years of relevant accounting and/or auditing experience, with seven to ten years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Required experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Nonprofit accounting and fund accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting year-end close, external audits, and Form 990 preparation preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions, preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit financial systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, or comparable platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

At UWNYC, we unite community power with citywide possibility—advancing opportunity and prosperity in every neighborhood.

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