Senior Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial operations at the Tenement Museum. This position report to the VP, Finance and is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and grant/fund accounting. The Senior Accountant also supports annual audits, system integrations, and continuous improvement of financial processes, working closely with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and highly organized, along with a strong background in nonprofit or museum accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills
Benefits
Salary Range
How to Apply
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial operations at the Tenement Museum. This position report to the VP, Finance and is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and grant/fund accounting. The Senior Accountant also supports annual audits, system integrations, and continuous improvement of financial processes, working closely with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and highly organized, along with a strong background in nonprofit or museum accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Manage vendor payments and expense processing through Bill.com, Concur, and Sage Intact.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice approval, coding and reconciliation
- Process and reconcile accounts receivable, including incoming payments
- General Ledger & Financial Reporting:
- Maintain accurate financial records and perform general ledger reconciliations in Sage Intacct
- Record and track all revenue entries
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close procedures, including month end entries
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and monitor budgets using Excel and Power BI
- Grant & Fund Accounting:
- Track restricted funds and grant allocations to ensure proper use and reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and funder specific requirements
- Audits:
- Prepare financial documents reconciliations, and schedules for annual audits
- Collaborate with external auditors and respond to audit requests
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit financial regulations, and internal controls
- Address audit findings and implement recommended process improvements
- Systems & Process Improvement:
- Utilize Salesforce and Ticketure for earned and donor revenue reconciliation and financial data tracking
- Support system integrations and optimize workflow
- Streamline data collection and financial reporting using Jotform
- Assist with internal reviews and external compliance reporting
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or advanced degree a plus
- Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for experience in nonprofit or museum environments
- Hands-on experience with financial systems, including Bill.com, Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Power BI, and Jotform
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling; strong skills across Microsoft Office Suite
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and nonprofit financial regulations, including fund tracking and grant compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently while effectively collaborating across departments
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with Employer Match up to 5%
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal days
- Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits
- Wellness (EAP and Headspace)
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Hybrid work environment
Salary Range
- Compensation $85,000 - $95,000 based upon experience
How to Apply
- Please submit your resume and cover letter via our career portal at https://www.tenement.org/jobs/.