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Published 9 days ago

Accountant (Hybrid)

On-site, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Salary:
    USD $66,400 - $83,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Financial Literacy & Personal Finance

    Description

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the general ledgers of assigned Fund, this includes but is not limited to preparing daily, monthly & yearly transactions, journal entries and recording of adjustments
    • Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances on a monthly basis
    • Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
    • Prepare monthly inter-fund and liability reconciliations
    • Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements, trial balances and other supplemental schedules
    • Assist with cash flow and trustee report preparation
    • Reconcile daily cash deposits with Accounts Receivable data
    • Process interfund bank transfers
    • Prepare income statement reconciliations for contributions and benefit expenses monthly
    • Assist in the preparation of the annual Form 5500 & Form 990
    • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
    • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of accounting required with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
    • Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred
    • Knowledge of Non-Profit or Taft Hartley Plans; Knowledge of grant accounting a plus
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral, written, and listening
    • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
    • Ability to work independently and multitask under deadline pressure
    • Ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues

    Location

    On-site
    New York, NY, USA

    How to Apply

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