Accountant

Do you have 4-5 years of Accounting experience?

Do you have experience with audits?

A mission-driven literary nonprofit is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role will support key accounting functions, assist with the year-end close and audit process, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This is a full-time, In-person, temporary role, located in Brooklyn, NY.

ORGANIZATION: Literary Nonprofit

LOCATION: Brooklyn

POSITION TITLE: Accountant

SCHEDULE: 35/hours a week, 9 am -5 pm 

DURATION: Temporary - 2-3 months

HOURLY RATE: $30/hr

Is This Your Dream Job? The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, possesses strong accounting knowledge, has excellent Excel skills, and is confident in asking questions to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement.  

 Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of government and/or fund accounting experience required
• Experience using Workday required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reporting functions
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, nonprofit accounting practices, and fund accounting
• Experience supporting year-end close, financial audits, and Form 990 preparation
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive communicator who is comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Perform financial reconciliations, including bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepare and update all monthly Balance Sheet schedules
• Prepare private and government grant revenue and expense reconciliations
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit and IRS Form 990
• Support annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Generate financial reports and assist with financial analysis
• Review transactions for accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare journal entries and assist with maintaining the integrity of the general ledger
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial information and resolve discrepancies
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed 

We’d love to hear from you! 

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using this link. Emailed responses will experience a delayed processing. Deadline to apply is 06/14/2026.

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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.