Senior Accountant

American Ballet Theatre

Senior Accountant managing financial records and grant compliance at American Ballet Theatre. Driving process improvements and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial record accuracy, general ledger maintenance, and grant compliance within non-profit organizations. Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel functionalities to enhance workflow efficiency and support audit processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingGAAP KnowledgeGeneral Ledger ReconciliationGrant Accounting ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceMonth-End CloseJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationGrant ComplianceFinancial ModelingAccrualsNon-Profit Accounting StandardsFinancial Record AccuracyAudit Support

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility To Meet Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit AccountingASC 958Restricted Fund Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records.
General ledger maintenance, month-end close, and grant compliance.
Audit support contributing to the financial health of the organization.
Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to improve workflow efficiency.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Maintain detailed records of unrestricted and restricted fund activity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a non-profit organization.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, including non-profit accounting standards (ASC 958).
Proven experience with general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
Demonstrated experience with grant accounting and restricted fund management.
Strong proficiency in accounting software.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Hybrid work schedule (position based in New York, NY)