Senior Accountant Finance Lead

Senior Accountant Finance Lead

Reports to: Executive Director

INCLUDEnyc believes every young person should be fully included in school, the workforce, and the community. We envision a world where there is love, equity, and access for all young people with disabilities.

Our mission is to promote positive futures and enhance the quality of life for New York City children and youth with disabilities, ages birth through 26, and their families. INCLUDEnyc empowers families of children and youth with disabilities with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed decisions, effectively access and navigate systems and services, and advocate for themselves and other young people with disabilities and their families. We support educators, youth workers, and other professionals in partnering with families to deliver successful, person-centered services and advance family voice in the policy process.

The Role

INCLUDEnyc is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to serve as the primary accounting lead, owning the day-to-day accounting cycle, for a $6M nonprofit. This role requires deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, particularly in public-funded environments. The candidate must be able to operate independently to meet deadlines and deliver on time and accurately.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly accounting close from start to finish, including account reconciliations
• Prepare and post all journal entries
• Manage restricted grant allocations
• Oversee AR and AP processing and invoicing
• Complete quarterly government grant reporting and reimbursement requirements
• Maintain general ledger integrity
• Maintain tracking and reporting for all public and private grants
• Create cash-flow projections for 3-4 months in advance
• Execute, oversee, and approve bi-weekly payroll
• Assess, maintain, and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Experience in supporting annual f...