Staff Accountant (Nonprofit)

Location: New York, NY, USA; Home Office

Salary: $67,300–$79,200 per year. Typical starting compensation for fully qualified hires is $71,300.

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving K-12 students in economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.

What you will do

• Manage accounting functions and financial records for multiple schools.
• Prepare journal entries, monthly and annual closing entries, ledger reconciliations, and accrual-based financial statements.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash transactions, credit card expenses, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset, depreciation, rent, and lease schedules, including GASB 87 lease entries.
• Prepare audit work papers and accounting documentation for external accountants, annual audits, and 990 filings.
• Coordinate with schools, Home Office stakeholders, bankers, vendors, and Workday users, including leading annual system training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to analyze financial statements and identify issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods with minimal physical demands.

Nice to have

• 3–4 years of combined accounting experience, particularly in nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Experience with Uniform Guidance, external auditors, multi-site organizations, or K-12 public education.
• Advanced ERP or accounting software experience, especially Workday, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting for donations and grants and GAAP lease standards.

Culture & Benefits

• 19 days of paid time off.
• Three weeks of paid winter and summer organization-wide holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and disability leave options.
• Mental health support, wellness benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts.