Job Description
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Professional development assistance
403(b)
Prescription drug insurance
Parental leave
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Full job description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Providence House, Inc. is a non-profit leader, helping people overcome challenges and gain independence in the community. We advocate for women and with histories of experiencing homelessness or legal system involvement, and provide a safe environment where dignity is recognized, strengths are enhanced, and a transition to stability is achieved.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting core accounting functions that ensure the agency’s financial health, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and the monthly close process. This role supports accurate, timely recording of financial activity in accordance with GAAP and internal policies, and contributes to process improvement, audit readiness, and internal reporting.
The Senior Accountant also plays a key role in grant accounting, allocations, revenue recognition, and financial audit support. Reporting to the Controller, this position helps produce accurate financial data, maintain essential documentation, and uphold consistent accounting operations to support executive decision-making.
REPORTS TO: Controller
RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL LEDGER AND CLOSE PROCESS
Perform monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely posting of recurring and adjusting journal entries
Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other assigned areas
Make general ledger entries for all assigned areas of responsibility, including grants, allocations, investments, and others
Maintain accurate fixed asset records and prepare depreciation and amortization journal entries
Ensure transactions are properly classified across programs, departments, and funding categories
Support allocations across contracts and programs in collaboration with the Controller
Update internal close schedules and provide supporting documentation for Controller review
Support the team’s goal of compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
CASH ACTIVITY AND BANK RECONCILIATION
Record ACHs and other cash activity in the general ledger
Perform monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts and correct discrepancies
Coordinate on recoupment analysis and schedules to support cash flow and GL accuracy
Support the preparation and compilation of weekly and monthly cash activity and cash flow projection reports for financial leadership
GRANTS, DONATIONS AND REVENUE
Book journal entries for grant revenue, including accruals as needed
Reconcile and support proper GL booking for donations and grants
Coordinate with the Development team on grant and donation activity
Track and analyze grant expenditures vs. budget
Support Due to / Due From billing
INTERNAL REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
Prepare internal financial reports and variance analyses to support decision-making
Maintain up-to-date support schedules for journal entries, reconciliations, and audits
Track agency-level accruals and recurring obligations to ensure proper period matching
Maintain and update process documentation for all recurring accounting activities, as needed
AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Ensure all assigned areas are documented and supported in an audit-ready format
Prepare audit schedules for financial, contract, and post-payment audits as needed
Respond to auditor inquiries and provide supporting documentation as needed
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline audit preparation and strengthen internal consistency
Pulled from the full job description
Professional development assistance
403(b)
Prescription drug insurance
Parental leave
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Full job description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Providence House, Inc. is a non-profit leader, helping people overcome challenges and gain independence in the community. We advocate for women and with histories of experiencing homelessness or legal system involvement, and provide a safe environment where dignity is recognized, strengths are enhanced, and a transition to stability is achieved.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting core accounting functions that ensure the agency’s financial health, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and the monthly close process. This role supports accurate, timely recording of financial activity in accordance with GAAP and internal policies, and contributes to process improvement, audit readiness, and internal reporting.
The Senior Accountant also plays a key role in grant accounting, allocations, revenue recognition, and financial audit support. Reporting to the Controller, this position helps produce accurate financial data, maintain essential documentation, and uphold consistent accounting operations to support executive decision-making.
REPORTS TO: Controller
RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL LEDGER AND CLOSE PROCESS
Perform monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely posting of recurring and adjusting journal entries
Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, deposits, accruals, and other assigned areas
Make general ledger entries for all assigned areas of responsibility, including grants, allocations, investments, and others
Maintain accurate fixed asset records and prepare depreciation and amortization journal entries
Ensure transactions are properly classified across programs, departments, and funding categories
Support allocations across contracts and programs in collaboration with the Controller
Update internal close schedules and provide supporting documentation for Controller review
Support the team’s goal of compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
CASH ACTIVITY AND BANK RECONCILIATION
Record ACHs and other cash activity in the general ledger
Perform monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts and correct discrepancies
Coordinate on recoupment analysis and schedules to support cash flow and GL accuracy
Support the preparation and compilation of weekly and monthly cash activity and cash flow projection reports for financial leadership
GRANTS, DONATIONS AND REVENUE
Book journal entries for grant revenue, including accruals as needed
Reconcile and support proper GL booking for donations and grants
Coordinate with the Development team on grant and donation activity
Track and analyze grant expenditures vs. budget
Support Due to / Due From billing
INTERNAL REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
Prepare internal financial reports and variance analyses to support decision-making
Maintain up-to-date support schedules for journal entries, reconciliations, and audits
Track agency-level accruals and recurring obligations to ensure proper period matching
Maintain and update process documentation for all recurring accounting activities, as needed
AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Ensure all assigned areas are documented and supported in an audit-ready format
Prepare audit schedules for financial, contract, and post-payment audits as needed
Respond to auditor inquiries and provide supporting documentation as needed
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline audit preparation and strengthen internal consistency
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
