Accountant

Overview

Accountant

 

The Accountant performs core accounting functions within the Financial Services department, ensuring financial data integrity, regulatory compliance, and proper internal controls. Key responsibilities include handling month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, analyzing budget variances, and maintaining financial databases. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and possess at least three years of professional accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, along with proficiency in GAAP, financial software, and Microsoft Excel. 

Responsibilities

• Compiling and analyzing financial statements for monthly and annual accounts

• Accurately executing monthly, quarterly and yearly close procedures

• Preparing and examining accounting records to assess accuracy and completeness

• Maintaining financial reports in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

• Ensuring financial deadlines and reporting timelines are met

• Managing table of accounts and assigning entries to proper accounts

• Establishing and monitoring accounting control procedures

• Resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities through account reconciliation

• Supporting taxation requirements and maintaining financial databases

• Comparing budgeted costs to actual costs through periodic reports

• Tracking revenue and expenses while evaluating expenditure trends

• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws regulations and data integrity standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

• At least three years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing practices, and applicable laws

• Strong knowledge of general ledgers, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel skills

• Proficiency with accounting databases and preferred familiarity with software such as Blackbaud Financial Edge, Basware, or NextGen

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational abilities

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and maintain strict confidentiality

 

Additional Information

This is a full-time exempt role with a salary of $75,000-$90,000 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement.

This role is based in Briarwood, Queens with an expectation of working from the office 3 times per week.

 

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