Accountant - Downtown Brooklyn

The Accountant will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This temporary position is based in Brooklyn and supports the financial operations of a not-for-profit organization. Client Details A mission-driven organization is seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant to provide broad-based accounting support across a collaborative finance team. This individual will assist with month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, AP, AR, banking activities, and various accounting projects while partnering closely with finance leadership. Description Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking activities Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation Support audit preparation and requests Investigate and resolve account discrepancies Assist with cash management activities Support reporting initiatives and ad hoc accounting projects Partner with finance team members across various functions Provide hands-on support throughout accounting operations Profile 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to multiple accounting functions Hands-on experience supporting AP, AR, payroll, banking, reconciliations, and general ledger activities Strong understanding of month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems Adaptable accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Comfortable wearing multiple hats and supporting a variety of accounting and finance initiatives Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new processes and responsibilities Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance teams Nonprofit experience is a plus, but candidates from other industries with broad accounting exposure are encouraged to apply Ideal background includes Staff Accountants or Senior Accountants from small to mid-sized organizations where they have gained well-rounded accounting experience rather than a narrow specialty. Job Offer Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Opportunity to gain exposure across AP, AR, payroll, banking, reconciliations, and month-end close Collaborative and supportive finance team environment Direct visibility and mentorship from finance leadership Diverse responsibilities with the opportunity to broaden accounting expertise Stable opportunity within a mission-driven nonprofit organization Streamlined interview process with only two interview stages Immediate opportunity to make an impact and support a growing finance function Strong potential for professional growth and skill development through hands-on involvement across multiple accounting areas MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.