Senior Accountant

New York Cares is the city’s largest volunteer network, mobilizing tens of thousands of New Yorkers each year to tackle urgent needs in education, hunger, and public spaces. Partnering with companies, nonprofits, schools, and city agencies, we deliver high-impact programs that strengthen communities and transform lives.

As part of the Finance team, this role will help shape the organization’s financial strategy and operations, ensuring strong infrastructure and long-term sustainability. The position works across departments to streamline systems, support mission delivery, and enable the volunteer programs that make New York Cares thrive.

Passionate and driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking and collaborative. Eager to apply those qualities with a leading, mission‑drive nonprofit  New York Cares, our people embrace these qualities.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing key accounting functions including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial tracking across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MIP/Abila, Quick Books Online, Excel, and financial systems integration, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.

• Reconcile deposits from banks, Stripe, and other platforms against Salesforce and internal records to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Perform monthly cash receipts reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions across all accounts.
• Monitor and track invoices and spending related to Day of Service (DOS) activities, ensuring alignment with approved project budgets.
• Record journal entries, payments, and receipts in Quick Books Online and MIP, ensuring alignment between two systems.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to ensure accurate tracking of funds.
• Track and reconcile American Express (AMEX) expenditures, follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable (AP) cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely disbursement of payments via  in compliance with organizational policies.
• Contribute to process improvements and the development of financial policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or nonprofit accounting certification a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with a non‑profit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and reconciliation tools).
• Familiarity with MIP, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Stripe, and donor management systems is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of non‑profit accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization

• Hybrid schedule:
  In office Tuesday–Thursday. Remote Monday & Friday
• 11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Paid time off: 12 days in year 1, 18 days in year 2
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Summer Fridays
• Health & wellness coverage: medical, dental, vision (80% employer‑paid), plus life & disability insurance
• Retirement & tax‑advantaged accounts: 403(b) plan, flexible spending accounts, transit reimbursement

To apply, please submit the following:

• A current resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications
• A cover letter describing your interest in the role and alignment with the mission of New York Cares
• Applications without both documents will not be considered