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Senior / Staff Accountant
Industry:
Private Higher Education / Non-Profit Location:
New York, NY (Manhattan) Work Arrangement:
Initial on-site training period (5 days); transitioning to Hybrid (3 days on-site) thereafter. Compensation:
$35.00 – $55.00 per hour Conversion Salary:
$75k – $115k (depending on level and experience)
Duration:
3-month contract with a potential for permanent conversion. Role Overview
Our client, a prominent educational institution in New York City, is seeking a meticulous Senior or Staff Accountant to manage high-volume cash operations and general ledger integrity. This role is critical for ensuring the accuracy of complex financial data across multiple platforms. Key Responsibilities
Cash Management & Reconciliations:
Manage daily recording and coding of all incoming cash transactions; perform complex monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Revenue & Donor Reconciliation:
Reconcile internal donor and student billing databases with the General Ledger to ensure consistency and completeness.
GL Analysis:
Conduct deep-dive analysis of prepaid expenses, accruals, and automated system entries; maintain monthly amortization schedules.
Specialized Assets:
Manage the recording and entry of stock gifts and interest income.
Process Improvement:
Document and update workflows for cash management and escheatment processes.
Candidate Requirements
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced experience with Workday is required.
Analytical Skills:
Expert-level Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and the ability to handle high-volume data sets.
Experience:
3+ years of experience focusing on complex bank reconciliations and General Ledger analysis.
Detail Oriented:
Proven ability to identify missing entries in automated environments and maintain rigorous audit trails for compliance.
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Industry:
Private Higher Education / Non-Profit Location:
New York, NY (Manhattan) Work Arrangement:
Initial on-site training period (5 days); transitioning to Hybrid (3 days on-site) thereafter. Compensation:
$35.00 – $55.00 per hour Conversion Salary:
$75k – $115k (depending on level and experience)
Duration:
3-month contract with a potential for permanent conversion. Role Overview
Our client, a prominent educational institution in New York City, is seeking a meticulous Senior or Staff Accountant to manage high-volume cash operations and general ledger integrity. This role is critical for ensuring the accuracy of complex financial data across multiple platforms. Key Responsibilities
Cash Management & Reconciliations:
Manage daily recording and coding of all incoming cash transactions; perform complex monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Revenue & Donor Reconciliation:
Reconcile internal donor and student billing databases with the General Ledger to ensure consistency and completeness.
GL Analysis:
Conduct deep-dive analysis of prepaid expenses, accruals, and automated system entries; maintain monthly amortization schedules.
Specialized Assets:
Manage the recording and entry of stock gifts and interest income.
Process Improvement:
Document and update workflows for cash management and escheatment processes.
Candidate Requirements
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced experience with Workday is required.
Analytical Skills:
Expert-level Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and the ability to handle high-volume data sets.
Experience:
3+ years of experience focusing on complex bank reconciliations and General Ledger analysis.
Detail Oriented:
Proven ability to identify missing entries in automated environments and maintain rigorous audit trails for compliance.
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