Why United Way of New York City
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedMobilizes communities to provide low-income New Yorkers with quality education, equitable opportunities, financial security, and culturally competent public health resources.
- Justice & opportunitypartnering with government and trusted community partners to build sustainable community safety. Through atlas, a signature innovation in justice reform designed in partnership with the New York City mayor's office of neighborhood safety, building networks of support for…$33.5M spent in FY2024
- Food and benefits access building the capacity of the emergency food system across New York City and ensuring people have access to emergency food and public benefits. Through the hunger prevention and nutrition assistance program (hpnap), providing over 600 community-based…$20.4M spent in FY2024
- Health equitybolstering the provision of culturally competent health care services and policies in New York City and beyond to mitigate health disparities. Through choose healthy life and connect2care, training trusted messengers in underserved communities to disseminate up-to-date public health information…$11.6M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenPosition: Senior Accountant (Temporary) Reports to: Vice President, Controller Department: Finance Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood.
Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance. UWNYC’s Finance work follows a place-based model—partnering directly with neighborhoods, schools, and families to design solutions informed by local knowledge, community priorities, and the lived experiences of New Yorkers.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, the Senior Account serves as a senior accountant, playing a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance activities. They are the “right hand” to UWNYC’s Controller and work closely with the rest of the Finance team, transacting various accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, data analysis, and audit support.
Primary Responsibilities
General ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Manage the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process in coordination with Human Resources and the payroll provider, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, deductions, taxes, and related payroll reporting and reconciliations. Payroll accounting and labor distribution monitoring. Accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and fundraising revenue processing. Bank and credit card reconciliations. Fixed assets and restricted net assets accounting. Financial statement review and analysis. Year-end close and annual audit support. Form 990 preparation and supporting documentation.
Financial reporting and custom report development. Accounts payable and payroll backup support. Financial systems and general ledger architecture maintenance. Ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of relevant accounting and/or auditing experience; seven (7) to ten (10) years preferred. Demonstrated transactional accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Demonstrated experience working effectively in a…
About United Way of New York City
From its Form 990- Budget $85.6M · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
- Staff 130 · founded 1968
- Pays its leaders $168K–$439K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 10 · Jobs at United Way of New York City · Full 990 report