Senior Accountant

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable, bank and investment accounts, and expense payments.
• Record, prepare and maintain all accounting books in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Grant/contract management in collaboration with Directors and reporting tasks.
• Responsible for the review and approval of all purchase orders initiated by the Directors and Managers for those contracts in assigned portfolio.
• Participate in development of financial policies and controls.
• Provide financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing information; advising departments on the collection and analysis of data.
• Attends trainings given by funding sources or as required by the organization, and attend departmental meetings.
• Maintain internal controls for separation of fiscal functions analyzes and assist to prepare budget monthly revenue expense and variance reports.
• Prepares schedules as required for yearly programmatic and consolidated audits.
• Work proactively with program staff to understand needs and changes in the program’s operations, and initiate all budget modifications collaboratively.
• Computes and prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly reimbursement vouchers required by funding sources. Help with payroll processing functions.
• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor, assists in all audits, including the preparation of all required schedules.
• Conduct physical inventory/asset schedules
• Serve as a key point of contact with funders, including payments and develop and coordinate all requests in a timely manner and in accordance with deadlines.
• Perform other duties as required

Education and/or Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, minimum of 3 years of professional experience in related field; or Associates Degree in accounting or finance, minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.

- Knowledge of financial management and reporting, internal controls, fiscal systems, budgeting and accounting software FUND-EZ A MUST

- Outstanding communications skills for working with operations staff, vendors, funders

- Working knowledge of OASAS Fiscal Guidance, deficit funding, and regulations regarding grant administration including the CFR and Uniform Guidance, highly desired.

- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially strong Excel and general ledger maintenance skills.

- Knowledge of Sage software products, highly desired.