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Staff Accountant Jobs in New York, NY at Ascendo Resources
Title: Staff Accountant
Company: Ascendo Resources
Location: New York, NY
Ascendo Resources is actively seeking a Non-Profit Staff Accountant with Payroll Experience for an immediate, full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire position.
Our client, a well-known non-profit organization, is located in New York City, NY 10019.
The Non-Profit Staff Accountant must have 2+ years of general ledger and payroll experience, along with a Bachelor’s degree. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and make a meaningful impact.
Hours: Mon – Fri (9am – 5pm) (35 hour work week)
Pay Rate: $35/hr – $38/hr
Salary: $65,000/year – $75,000/year
Responsibilities:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Generate and send invoices to clients, donors, members, and other funders as per established schedules, contracts, and grant agreements
Monitor, process, and communicate all incoming funds, ensuring accurate recording of payments received, including cash, checks, credit card payments, ACH transfers, and other forms of payment
Responsible for proper and timely revenue recognition in accordance with nonprofit accounting guidelines and internal policies
Maintain the general ledger through recording of journal entries, including but not limited to payroll, bank activity, revenue, and accounts receivable
Perform monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Regularly reconcile revenue recorded in general ledger with fundraising database maintained by Development
Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including accounts receivable aging, cash flow reports, and revenue recognition schedules
Maintain and manage petty cash, disbursing and replenishing funds per internal policy
PAYROLL
Process payroll for all employees on a biweekly basis, ensuring accurate and timely payments
Review and verify employee timesheets, hours, salaries, bonuses, and other compensation adjustments
Ensure that all deductions (e.g., taxes, benefits, retirement contributions) are correctly applied based on employee records and organizational policies
Record and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure accuracy
Ensure benefits deductions are correctly recorded in the payroll system and transmitted timely to benefit providers
Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate tracking of employee PTO
Qualifications:
2+ years of non-profit general ledger accounting experience
Previous payroll processing experience
BA degree in accounting or related field
Proficiency in MS Dynamics and ADP Payroll is a major plus
For a quicker response, please send your resume to [email protected] !
