# Senior Accountant

**Company:** [Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/aLRKfbbMgxNCz9DpyjHjCk.md)
**Location:** Newark, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Position Summary**

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is seeking a **Senior Accountant** to support the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple program sites and funding sources. This position **reports to the Controller** and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit and grant accounting requirements.

The ideal candidate is **detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.**

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
-   Oversee accounts payable, general ledger activity, and financial documentation
-   Ensure accurate tracking of expenses by program, funding source, and location
-   Prepare and review monthly financial reports
-   Assist with expense tracking and coding across programs and funding sources.
-   Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
-   Support annual audit preparation and financial documentation requests
-   Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and financial processes

**Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-   5+ years of accounting experience
-   Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
-   Experience managing month-end close and general ledger accounting
-   Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with MIP Fund Accounting or similar nonprofit fund accounting systems **strongly** preferred
-   Nonprofit or grant accounting experience **strongly** preferred

## Benefits

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.