Senior Accountant

About Us

The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest house staff union in the United States. We are a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing nearly 41,000 resident physicians who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for our communities. CIR’s mission is to empower our nation’s interns, residents, and fellows to fight for excellence for our patients.

The Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU Healthcare is looking for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is a hybrid position, with the expectation that they will work from the Long Island City headquarters two to three days a week. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the daily accounting operations to support the Financial functions for the department. You will be responsible for compiling and preparing reports for internal audits, resolving any discrepancies, and analyzing budget reports (annually, quarterly and monthly). This position reports to the Controller.

What You’ll Do

• Full Accounting responsibilities
• Assist with Audit related schedules and analysis, and maintain Quarterly reports of all audit related supports
• Work on Internal Audit Control
• Reconciliation: monthly general ledger analysis, bank account reconciliations, maintaining all aspects of Certify (Expense reimbursement module) and restricted fund balance analysis
• Pension and 401K remittance
• Coordinate with the Benefits Department on discrepancies, intercompany analysis and reconciliation.
• Assist Controller in preparing annual budget, month-end analysis and quarterly closing
• Balance sheet account analysis
• Accounting for Affiliate Organizations: Yearly Payroll allocations schedule and invoicing
• Assist the Controller in researching and preparing data for financial reports, audits, tax returns, and other required filings
• Assist Deputy Finance Manager with multi-state payroll operations, including yearly and monthly salary increases and retro pay if applicable as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Contribute to and support the development and implementation of departmental and interdepartmental programs and services.
• Support other staff in various functions during the year and as requested - Accounting System implementation.

What Makes a Great Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of five (5) years previous accounting experience (Not-for-profit or labor union experience preferred)
• Proficiency with ADP and ability to Process Payroll
• Experience with Quickbooks & or Other accounting software
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and writing)
• Strong analytic skills and ability to develop new methods of efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Able to problem solve issues when they arise and proactively get in front of them
• Flexible working outside normal business hours; ability to work long hours during key moments throughout the year.
• Proficiency with Google products such as Gmail and Google drive docs, ppt (advanced knowledge with sheets) and Microsoft Suite (advanced knowledge of Excel)
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid in accordance with CDC guidelines, subject to any laws of the state in which the applicant resides.

CIR is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. CIR provides reasonable accommodations, in accordance with applicable law, for qualified individuals with disabilities, for individuals’ religious beliefs and practices, and on any other basis required by law. If, to apply for this job or to participate in a job interview, you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.