Senior Accountant

Rising Ground

Senior Accountant managing fiscal operations for programs funded by NYC DYCD and NYS OCFS. Responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding source requirements.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage fiscal operations for programs funded by NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), NYS OCFS, and private grants.
Ensure compliance with funding source requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Assist program management in preparation of their annual budgets.
Prepare new budget proposals and RFPs, as needed.
Prepare monthly actual to budget analysis.
Monitor spending to budget and advise program and finance management.
Prepare and submit monthly billings.
Prepare and submit budget modification requests, as needed.
Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as requested by either funding source or program management.
Supervise 1 – 2 Contract Accountants.
Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for closings, annual audits, reviews, and cost reports.
Prepare and record general ledger entries.
Respond to funding sources inquiries and requests for information.
Preparation of the year end reports for the annual audit.
Maintain audit ready financial records in financial systems and DYCD reporting platform (e.g. Passport), including general ledger reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Reconcile billing to general ledger and maintain billing tracker.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science or higher degree in accounting or related field
At least 3-5 years of experience in a not-for-profit setting, preferably with contract billing
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Passport helpful
Experience with SSOP and Uniform Guidance audit helpful
Experience with Sage Intacct helpful but not essential
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
CPA desired but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage
Medical -3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget preparationfinancial reportinggeneral ledger entriesbudget analysiscontract billingaudit preparationfinancial record maintenancereconciliationcost reportingdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborative worksupervisory skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in AccountingCPA