Senior Accountant (Temporary)

Position: Senior Accountant (Temporary)

Reports to: Vice President, Controller

Organization Summary

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world's most recognized charitable brands, we envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance activities. Working closely with the Finance team, this individual leads activities for various accounting functions, including but not limited to, general ledger maintenance, financial analysis, budgeting, and audit preparation. Primary functions include preparing accurate financial statements, overseeing general accounting operations, and ensuring all financial transactions align.

Primary Responsibilities

General ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Manage the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process in coordination with Human Resources and the payroll provider, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, deductions, taxes, and related payroll reporting and reconciliations.

Payroll accounting and labor distribution monitoring

• Accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and fundraising revenue processing
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Fixed assets and restricted net assets accounting
• Financial statement review and analysis
• Year-end close and annual audit support
• Form 990 preparation and supporting documentation
• Financial reporting and custom report development
• Accounts payable and payroll backup support
• Financial systems and general ledger architecture maintenance
• Ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred

Minimum of six (6) years of relevant accounting and/or auditing experience; seven (7) to ten (10) years preferred

Demonstrated transactional accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Demonstrated experience working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, adapt to frequent changes with confidence and composure, and exercise sound judgment

Experience with payroll accounting and payroll processing required

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements; nonprofit accounting experience preferred

Experience supporting year-end close, external audits, and preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation

Experience supporting Form 990 preparation and providing financial documentation and questionnaires preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions preferred

Demonstrated experience with nonprofit fund accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, programs, and departmental expenses using systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, or a comparable platform

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrections

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of management

Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work in a meticulous, thorough, and precise manner

Demonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of non-routine assignments and projects

Strong follow-through and demonstrated ability to bring projects to timely completion

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Key Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Integrity

Collaboration

Analytical

Additional Requirements

• UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule.
• United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff
• Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
• United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer