Vaco by Highspring · 4 days ago
Senior Staff Accountant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
3+ years expVaco by Highspring is a staffing and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for a nonprofit client. This role supports accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards, focusing on revenue processing, reconciliations, and audit support.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Keri Beatty
Responsibilities
Review cash receipts and revenue transactions from Raiser's Edge (RE) for accuracy, documentation, and proper coding
Post approved RE transactions into the Financial Edge (FE) accounting system on a regular basis
Assist with monthly reconciliation of RE and FE for pledges and revenue in coordination with IT; identify reconciling items and prepare journal entry support
Process check deposits through Chase Remote Check Deposit (RCD) and handle physical deposits as needed
Verify daily deposits against RCD reports and bank-validated deposit slips
Coordinate with Morgan Stanley regarding liquidation of stock donations and track stock transfers
Notify appropriate stakeholders of stock donations within 24 hours of receipt
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts, including Chase, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan
Maintain electronic files of monthly bank statements in the Finance department records
Update and maintain Special Purpose Fund Summary, L&E, and 1088 schedules; monitor and reconcile Michigan's 4903 account monthly
Prepare supporting analyses and schedules for audits and internal finance requests
Record journal entries related to reconciliations, reclassifications, and adjustments for review
Process petty cash requests and maintain accurate records and secure custody of funds
Maintain organized physical and electronic files of check copies and supporting documentation in compliance with policies
Provide backup coverage for Finance team members and assist with time-sensitive accounting tasks as needed
Support budget preparation, grant tracking, and financial reporting efforts
Assist with identifying process improvements and supporting updates to accounting policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
Working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958), including fund accounting and basic grant compliance
Experience using accounting systems such as Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge; strong Excel skills
Experience supporting audits and preparing related schedules
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Preferred
Highly preferred to have skills with Financial Edge
Exposure to budgeting and variance analysis preferred
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase