Staff Accountant

Location: New York, NY, USA; full-time work from the Home Office

Salary: $67,300–$79,200 per year

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving K–12 students in economically disadvantaged communities.

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.
• Record philanthropy and grant activity in accordance with nonprofit accounting rules.
• Maintain fixed asset, depreciation, rent, and lease schedules, including GASB 87 adoption entries.
• Prepare audit and 990 filing documentation, support Workday training, and liaise with schools, bankers, vendors, and external accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, and the broader MS Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work full-time from the New York Home Office.

Nice to have

• 3–4 years of accounting experience, particularly in nonprofit or fund accounting.
• Experience with Uniform Guidance, external auditors, multi-site organizations, or K–12 public education.
• Advanced ERP experience, especially with Workday, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite.
• Knowledge of nonprofit donation and grant rules 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.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and disability leave options.
• Mental health support, wellness benefits, and flexible spending accounts.