Senior Accountant

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center

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Newark, New Jersey, US on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted March 15, 2026 Last posted March 15, 2026
Job 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.

About this role

Summary

Manage monthly close, oversee accounts, prepare financial reports, ensure compliance, support audits.

Job title

Senior Accountant

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

nonprofit

Location requirements

Must be located in Newark, NJ; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingGAAPMicrosoft Excelgeneral ledgerfund accounting

Preferred skills

MIP Fund Accountingnonprofit accounting

Specializations

fund accountingnonprofitGAAPfinancial reporting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newark, NJ, USA

On-site City