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Senior Accountant

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Newark, NJ 07188, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is looking for a Senior Accountant to enhance its accounting operations and financial reporting across various program sites.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the monthly close process, overseeing accounts payable, and preparing financial reports while ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
  • Candidates should possess a strong understanding of GAAP, proficiency in accounting software, and preferably experience with nonprofit fund accounting systems.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement savings options.

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.

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

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.




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