Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: New York, NY

Industry: Nonprofit

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency across accounting functions. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close, financial reporting, and support of budgeting, audits, and grant-related accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

•\tManage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.

•\tMaintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and supporting financial close activities.

•\tLead and support month-end close processes and assist with annual audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation.

•\tEnsure compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements.

•\tMonitor expenses, validate financial data, and perform account reconciliations and variance analysis.

•\tProvide budget tracking and financial analysis to support operational and leadership decision-making.

•\tManage accounting for grants, restricted funds, and in-kind contributions, ensuring proper classification and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.

•\tPrepare financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

•\tDevelop, document, and improve standard operating procedures to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

•\tMinimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience (preferably nonprofit accounting)

•\tHands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.

•\tProficiency in QuickBooks, including journal entries and reconciliations.

•\tStrong bookkeeping, financial reporting, and organizational skills.

•\tAbility to analyze financial data and communicate findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

•\tBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

•\tPrior experience in grant management, or fund accounting.

•\tFamiliarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.

•\tExperience using workflow or project management tools such as Monday.com.

Work Environment & Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The organization offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, including daily catered lunches.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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