Financial Accountant

iMentor

. Join a four-person Finance team supporting a $20M+ operating budget across three regions and a national office .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting and reporting, including GAAP compliance and grant management. Proficient in Sage Intacct and advanced Microsoft Excel, with strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate financial concepts effectively.

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Financial Accounting ExperienceSage Intacct ProficiencyAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsGrant Management ExpertiseNonprofit Accounting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementAccounts PayableJournal Entry PreparationMonth-End Close ProcessesBalance Sheet ReconciliationExpense AllocationFixed Asset ManagementAudit Documentation PreparationGAAP CompliancePayroll Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Attention to DetailProfessional JudgmentAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctConcurMicrosoft ExcelCloud-Based Financial Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA or Progress Toward CPA Licensure

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Accounting StandardsGrant AccountingExpense ManagementFinancial ReportingCompliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a four-person Finance team supporting a $20M+ operating budget across three regions and a national office
Report to the Financial Controller
Own organizational record keeping, general ledger management, accounts payable, and corporate card expense reconciliation
Prepare and post journal entries with complete supporting documentation and proper revenue and expense classification under GAAP and internal policies
Manage month-end and year-end close processes
Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets, and resolve variances
Monitor, track, and record prepaids, accruals, and other closing entries
Reconcile payroll and benefit liability accounts to PEO reports
Record grant tagging entries to allocate operating expenses to appropriate grants
Maintain the chart of accounts and regional, departmental, and grant dimensions in Sage Intacct
Maintain the fixed asset register and record monthly depreciation and amortization
Ensure vendor invoices are accurate, approved, and paid on time
Process and review organizational expenses, including weekly check runs, student payments, and monthly Amex submissions
Serve as the primary resource for employees on finance tools and processes
Enforce expense, purchasing, and reimbursement policies and follow up on missing receipts and approvals
Review AP aging and resolve outstanding or disputed items
Prepare and deliver audit documentation within auditors’ requested timeframes
Perform accounting work in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to support a clean, timely audit
Provide accurate grant expense data to program and development staff for grant reporting and compliance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four or more years of accounting experience, preferably in financial accounting and reporting, grants, and expense management; nonprofit experience a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience allocating expenses across grants and functional categories (program, management and general, and fundraising)
Ability to explain financial concepts clearly and patiently to non-finance colleagues
Sound professional judgment and discretion with confidential information
Experience with Sage Intacct and other cloud-based financial and office software; Concur experience strongly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and large data sets
Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958) and grant/fund accounting
CPA or progress toward CPA licensure a plus
Ability to manage multiple complex projects while meeting firm deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong listening, influencing, expectation management, and difficult-conversation skills
Flexible and adaptable as organizational needs and priorities change
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated alignment with iMentor's mission, core values, and commitment to a supportive and collaborative community
Commitment to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Must meet district public-school compliance requirements, including background checks
Ability to commit to a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in office
Reliable home internet access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 100% employer-funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage
18 days paid annual vacation, increasing annually to 21, 23, and 25 days
13 paid holidays
Birthday holiday
One floating holiday
iMentor closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
7 sick days annually
401K match up to 4%
Flexible Home/Office/School working arrangement
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Dependent care and health care flexible spending plans
1 hour of wellness time off per week for wellness activities of your choosing
Organization-sponsored professional development annually
9 weeks of paid parental leave