Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is hiring: Senior Accountant in New City

Overview

This posting is for the Senior Accountant role at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS).

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Location

New City, NY – 100% onsite

Industry

Nonprofit

Compensation

$45/hr

Our nonprofit client in New City, NY is seeking an Accountant with strong NetSuite experience to support the finance department through a critical system transition. This role will combine core accounting responsibilities with hands-on involvement in the organization’s NetSuite implementation, ensuring accurate financial reporting and a smooth system rollout.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR support, and month-end close activities.
• Partner with external NetSuite consultants to configure the system in alignment with nonprofit accounting needs.
• Serve as the finance department’s subject matter expert in NetSuite, testing modules, identifying issues, and suggesting process improvements.
• Document accounting workflows, system processes, and best practices to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Train finance staff on NetSuite functionality and provide ongoing support.
• Assist leadership in optimizing NetSuite for financial reporting, budget tracking, and grant compliance.
• Ensure timely resolution of accounting and system-related issues to keep the implementation on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience required; prior involvement in system implementation or optimization strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles (preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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