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Senior Accountant

Company
Seamen's Society for Children and Families
Location
Staten Island, NY
Work type
Full Time · Hybrid
Posted
2026-08-05

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive accounting professional to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a vital role in processing budgets, claims, and monthly reports to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepares program budget and modifications

· Remits programs fiscal claims monthly/quarterly for payment

· Monitors program expenditures to ascertain within budget parameters

· Responsible for intercompany balances with affiliates

· Prepares and transmits bank transfers, stop payments and ACH direct deposits, as well as bank reconciliations

· Monthly journal entries and shared cost allocation

· Prepares accounts analysis and assists with all audits

· Prepares Fiscal Board Reports and Financial Statements

· Assists with preparation of SSOP

· Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned within scope of position

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

· Computer proficiency and knowledge of general ledger accounting software (Fund EZ, Sage, etc.)

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent multitasking abilities with attention to detail and deadlines

· Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Requirements
Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

· Grant administration experience related to claiming, budget mods, and journal entries required

· A minimum of 5 years of senior level accounting experience required; experience in nonprofit accounting with government funders (local, state, federal) preferred

· Due to the nature of the work environment work hours will be based on needs of program and may vary

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