Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Non-Profit Funding, Nonprofit, Reconciliation, Record Keeping
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Summary
Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple program sites and funding sources. This position reports to the Controller and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit and grant accounting requirements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
Oversee accounts payable, general ledger activity, and financial documentation
Ensure accurate tracking of expenses by program, funding source, and location
Prepare and review monthly financial reports
Assist with expense tracking and coding across programs and funding sources.
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
Support annual audit preparation and financial documentation requests
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and financial processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience managing month-end close and general ledger accounting
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with MIP Fund Accounting or similar nonprofit fund accounting systems strongly preferred
Nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.