Staff Accountant

Role:
Staff Accountant
Salary: $35/hr-$45/hr
Non-Profit Industry preferred but not required
Location: Manhattan, New York
3 month contract potential to extend
Workday highly preferred; reviewing these candidates first but must have experience with another large ERP system.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant with a strong background in cash management, reconciliations, and general ledger analysis. The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of experience in nonprofit accounting or corporate accounting with Workday ERP
, and will be responsible for managing the daily cash activity, reconciling financial data, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

• Option 1: 2+ years of current nonprofit accounting experience;
  Experience with a large ERP system (Workday preferred; Net Suite, Oracle, SAP acceptable)
• Option 2: 2+ years of strong accounting experience, specifically in bank reconciliations and cash management;
  Workday experience is required

• Record and code all incoming cash transactions in the general ledger accurately and on a daily basis.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies; obtain required approvals.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of all bank accounts, including account type, interest rates, and authorized signers.
• Maintain schedules for cash clearing accounts and interest income.
• Record general ledger entries for stock gifts and manage associated documentation.
• Reconcile donor database transactions to the general ledger each month to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile Bursar database transactions monthly to ensure consistency with general ledger entries.
• Organize and archive all cash receipt documentation in compliance with institutional retention policies.
• Maintain and monitor cash deposit logs and outstanding check lists.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to manage escheatment (unclaimed property) processes.
• Conduct account analyses and prepare financial reports as needed.
• Regularly document and update workflows and procedures for all cash-related operations.

• Review prepaid expenses to ensure accurate classification and posting.
• Confirm that prepaid expenses are properly amortized monthly by the system.
• Maintain and reconcile a monthly schedule of all prepaid amortizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as outlined above.
• Proficiency with Workday ERP is strongly preferred (required for corporate accounting candidates).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial management (if applicable).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.