Senior Grant Accountant

Salary:$35 - 40 per hour + Medical Reference:374923-JC7 Ascendo Resources is actively seeking aSenior Grants Accountantfor an immediate, full-time, onsite position in New York, NY 10020. Our client, a reputable non-profit organization, is looking for a skilled professional with a strong background in grants accounting. The Senior Grants Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial administration of grants and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Hours:Mon-Fri, 9am-5:00pm (35 hour work week) Salary:$70,000 - $80,000/year Key Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, including cash bookings, accruals, and journal entries • Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts • Prepare and post revenue entries; ensure proper classification between admin and program-related revenue • Support grants management, including: • Preparing/overseeing grant billings • Ensuring compliance with contract terms • Reviewing spend vs. budget • Resolving discrepancies and recognizing revenue appropriately • Assist with month-end and year-end close • Contribute to year-end audit preparations and respond to audit requests Top 3 Keys to Success: • Strong reconciliation skills • Proven non-profit and grant management experience • Ability to manage closing independently and work with minimal supervision Requirements: • Non-profit accounting experience is a must • Strong general accounting fundamentals • Grant billing and compliance experience • Comfortable preparing entries and discussing accounting at a technical level • Experience with year-end audits and working in a structured accounting environment Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.NYCAFTEMP