Accountant

Description:

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

STRIVE is a national leader in workforce development solutions, empowering individuals to discover their best future selves through innovative, evidence-based career training and holistic, lifelong support. STRIVE partners with employers, funders and community organizations to close gaps in workforce needs and help local economies thrive.Founded in East Harlem, NY, in 1984, STRIVE has grown from its roots to now offer programs in locations across the country.

For more than 40 years, STRIVE has been a catalyst for economic change and prosperity in underserved communities. Our tuition-free skills and job readiness training, one-on-one support and lifetime personal coaching prepare students for careers in high-growth industries such as healthcare, construction and logistics. With a proven pathway to possible, 80% of STRIVE students graduate, 76% attain employment and 70% retain employment long-term.

Looking to the future, STRIVE has embarked on an ambitious ten-year growth plan to increase its impact in more locations nationwide, aiming to serve up to 10,000 individuals each year by 2033.

We meet individuals where they are, providing free programs tailored to adults 18+, including those impacted by the justice system. At STRIVE, there is always a path forward. See why STRIVE has been the pathway to possible for more than 40 years in our 3-minute mission video.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant maintains fiscal integrity by adhering to and reinforcing both new and existing processes in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including managing Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions. The Accountant will analyze existing processes and systems, working closely with the finance team to streamline workflows and establish standard operating procedures that drive efficiency and consistency across all financial activities.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with finance team on all budget preparation (including the annual budget), analysis, and forecasting
• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Work closely with finance team to oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoicing, tracking receivables, applying payments, and following up on outstanding balances to support accurate cash flow and reporting
• Provides documentation for the federal tax return preparation
• Support annual financial audits and single audits (OMB A-133) as needed and ensuring “audit readiness/compliance” of assigned grants
• Provide excellent customer service related accounting, reporting, budgeting, and analysis including consistent accounting treatment of all transactions and timely, accurate reporting
• Prepare program and grant allocation worksheet and set-up in the system
• Support and maintain all financial schedules related to revenue recognition, inter-company balances, rent, accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and prepare journal entries for the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of monthly bank reconciliations and create monthly cash flow statements
• Process employee payroll entries in the accounting system, review staff timesheets, and ensure payroll allocation based on contracts
• Reconcile quarterly form 941 to the GL
• Perform other related duties as requested or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Prior experience in non-profit accounting preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Organized mindset, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse team, working collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties
• Nonprofit accounting and working knowledge of fund accounting software
• Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment
• Discretion and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information
• Maintain a high level of consistent work ethic and integrity in working relationships and all work-related duties
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be both diplomatic and confident

STRIVE offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits Program
• 401k with employer match
• 20 days of PTO (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Sick leave
• Up to $500 annual professional development reimbursement
• Paid holidays (including week of Christmas)
• Early closing each Friday during the Summers
• And numerous additional benefits!

Location: This position reports to STRIVE’s NYC office 4 days, with one remote day. Occasional 1–3-day travel is required.

STRIVE considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; gender; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.