Senior Accountant at Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monthly Close Process, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Expense Tracking, Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, GAAP, MIP Fund Accounting, Nonprofit Accounting, Grant Accounting, Financial Processes, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Education Management

Description

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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations, while overseeing accounts payable and general ledger activity. This role also involves preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports and ensuring accurate tracking of expenses by program and funding source.