Senior Accountant

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning:

NYJTL is the largest youth tennis and education nonprofit organization in the nation reaching more than 85,000 NYC children. NYJTL offers comprehensive after-school and community tennis programs to youth 5-18 years of age throughout all five New York City boroughs. The organization was founded in 1971 and will celebrate 50 years of service to under-resourced NYC children this year culminating in a 50th Anniversary Gala in May, 2022. The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of youth through tennis and education for a life time of success on and off the court.

In June 2015, the $26.5 million Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning opened as the flagship home of NYJTL in the heart of the Bronx. In April 2017, the Cary Leeds Center completed its final phase of construction with the opening of the Pershing Square Stadium, the Victor Kiam Stadium, and the Dalia and Larry Leeds Viewing Bridge. The Cary Leeds Center provides more than 6,000 hours of free tennis court time annually to the community’s under-resourced youth.

Position Summary:

NYJTL seeks a Senior Accountant to support the core accounting, management reporting, compliance, and internal control aspects of the finance function. The responsibilities include preparing internal financial reports and analyses; making journal entries; reconciling balance sheet accounts; generating reports from the g/l; and overseeing the agency’s policies, procedures, and internal controls. The Senior Accountant will report to the VP of Finance and be located at our headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts in MIP accounting software
• Prepare financial reports and commentary for internal and external use
• Analyze and report the agency’s profit/loss position
• Journalize transactions, calculate accruals, reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Serve as the point person for periodic (DYCD) and annual (agency-wide) audits
• Evaluate and improve procedures and controls; maintain policy documents
• Provide analytical and administrative support to the finance team, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years’ staff accounting experience (non-profit industry a plus)
• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Internal or external auditing background a plus
• Prior experience with enterprise accounting software (MIP a big plus)
• Background in payroll systems and processing desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organization and communication skills; attention to detail and numbers
• Team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

NYJTL is committed to equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. It is the policy of NYJTL to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.

Notice of Contractual Obligation:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish the basis for a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.