Staff Accountant
Northbound Search • New York, NY • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its finance and accounting team. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and financial recordkeeping.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Track expenses and assist with budget-to-actual reporting.
- Review transactions for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Assist with annual audits and provide requested documentation.
- Work with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
- 3+ years of accounting experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas and spreadsheets.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $66,000–$83,000 per year (median ~$74,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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