Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant 

East Harlem Tutorial Program, a dynamic, nationally-known out-of-school education program, seeks a senior accountant to manage all agency accounting functions and, in conjunction with the executive director and board of directors, ensure the agency’s fiscal viability and accountability.   We seek an individual with significant experience in nonprofit accounting and strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to timelines and details.  

East Harlem Tutorial Program has been serving students and families from el Barrio and East Harlem for 51 years.  Program participants are children of color from lower socioeconomic households and failing schools.  EHTP offers a professional, relaxed, community and family-oriented environment, along with numerous opportunities for staff, including mentoring, regular supervision, professional development training, and opportunities for advancement.   Additional benefits include up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, sick, and personal days and major holidays and a comprehensive healthcare plan. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and enters journal entries.
• Reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts.
• Prepares and disseminates all financial statements.
• Maintain schedule of restricted funds.
• Coordinates annual audit and serves as liaison with auditing firm.
• Manages accounts receivables and payables.
• Prepares payroll.
• Reconciles all accounts.
• In conjunction with executive director, prepares and proposes budget to the board of directors.
• In conjunction with executive director, presents financial information to board of directors.
• Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience in a nonprofit setting working with general ledger; financial analysis and reporting; payroll; and bank reconciliation.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems and spreadsheets; knowledge of Fund EZ preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and timelines.
• Self starter; must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Able and committed to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
• Bachelors in accounting preferred.
• Experience working with board of directors preferred. 

Annual salary for this position is highly competitive and based on experience and qualifications.  Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@ehtp.org.  Include “Senior Accountant – EHTP” in your email subject line.