Grants and Payroll Accountant- Non-Profit

Position SummaryThe Nonprofit Accountant is responsible for managing the organization's financial operations with a focus on grant accounting, payroll administration, and bank reconciliations. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting while supporting program and leadership teams in stewarding nonprofit funds responsibly.Key ResponsibilitiesGrant Accounting & ComplianceTrack and manage restricted and unrestricted grant fundingSet up grant budgets in the accounting system and monitor expendituresEnsure grant expenses comply with funder requirements and organizational policiesPrepare financial reports for grantors, including budget vs. actual reportsAssist with grant audits, monitoring visits, and financial reviewsCollaborate with program staff to ensure proper allocation of costsBank Reconciliation & Cash ManagementPerform monthly bank and credit card reconciliationsInvestigate and resolve discrepancies promptlyMonitor cash flow and assist with cash forecastingMaintain accurate records of deposits, transfers, and disbursementsGeneral Accounting & Financial SupportMaintain accurate general ledger entriesPrepare monthly and year-end closing activitiesAssist with financial statements and internal reportsSupport annual audits and preparation of schedulesEnsure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP, fund accounting)Maintain organized and audit-ready financial recordsReconcile payroll reports to the general ledgerManage payroll-related journal entries and accrualsCoordinate benefits deductions and payroll changesOther tasks as provided by supervisorQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environmentExperience with grant accounting and fund accountingPayroll processing experienceStrong reconciliation and analytical skillsProficiency with accounting software (e.g., Fund EZ)Advanced Excel skills and Google suitePreferredExperience working with government or foundation grantsKnowledge of nonprofit compliance and reporting requirementsExperience supporting auditsSkills & CompetenciesStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple deadlinesClear written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative and service-oriented mindsetHigh level of integrity and confidentialityWork EnvironmentHybrid (3 days in the Hauppauge Office and 2 days remote)Reports to the Finance DirectorThe Retreat is an Equal Opportunity EmployerTHE RETREAT, INC. IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY, PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, FAMILIAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, PRIOR ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORD OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.The agency values and is committed to providing compassionate, empathic and culturally aware services to all clients/members. Interactions are approached with these values in mind, and it is expected that clients/members will be treated with compassion, respect and sensitivity during the provision of holistic, inclusive and welcoming services.Salary: $62000 per yearJob Posted by ApplicantPro