Accounting – Associate Director of Accounting

Archny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of New York (ADNY) is seeking an Associate Director of Accounting to support the Director of Accounting in timely financial reporting and analysis. A CPA is mandatory, with a bachelor’s in accounting and at least five years in accounting or auditing, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities include monthly closes in Lawson, journal entries and reconciliations, audits support, and mentoring the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of accounting or auditing experience, preferably in nonprofit.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; Lawson Infor systems preferred.
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and time management.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist DOA with managing funds and monthly closes.
• Support audits for CCRC and NYSCHP.
• Assist with CIF and JPC accounting as needed.
• Maintain general ledger and timely monthly close.
• Prepare monthly financial analyses and annual consolidated statements.
• Support year-end audits and provide timely data.
• Mentor accounting team and promote cross-training.
• Help evaluate, improve internal controls.
• Lead special projects and ad-hoc reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Lawson Infor systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Archdiocese of New York (ADNY) provides grants and subsidies principally to support certain parishes and schools within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. There are several entities within and under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New York, including Archbishopric (ARB), Parish Assistance Corporation (PAC), Ecclesiastical Assistance Corporation (EAC), Ecclesiastical Properties Corporation (EPC), Archdiocesan Service Corporation (ASC) as well as other entities.

The Associate Director’s (AD) primary responsibility is assisting the Director of Accounting - ADNY (DOA) in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial and budgetary information to management. The AD needs to: ensure timely daily journal entry recording; monthly closing of financial books; account reconciliation and analysis, preparation and distribution of financial information to authorized personnel; monitor the activities of all functional areas under the responsibility of the DOA; and provide backup managerial support, as needed.

Work Location: 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Reports To: Director of Accounting

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain accurate financial records, prepare all monthly account reconciliations and necessary journal entries and schedules for ADNY utilizing Lawson ledger system.
• Assist the DOA with the management of the St. Rose Settlement, St. Paul’s Guild, Cardinal Spellman Foundation, the Jackson Fund, therefore analysis and monthly closes.
• Assist the DOA with the accounting and audits related to the Catholic Community Relations Council (CCRC) and the New York State Catholic Healthcare Plan (NYSCHP).
• Assist with the Archdiocesan Common Investment Fund (CIF) and the Joint Perpetual Care Fund, Inc. (JPC), as needed
• Maintain general ledger and ensure timely monthly closing of financial books for ADNY and other entities, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial analyses for management and the annual ADNY consolidated financial statements.
• Participate in the year-end audits by ensuring that proper and accurate financial information and records are provided to the auditors on a timely basis to meet the audit reporting deadlines.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the accounting team and encourage and facilitate cross-training between entities and teams.
• Assist in evaluating, improving, implementing and documenting internal controls within ADNY.
• Assist the DOA, and/or lead other special projects and ad-hoc reporting, as required by management
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA mandatory.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and financial systems (Lawson Infor systems preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Quick learner, creative, self-starter with good judgment and high energy.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality of information received for analysis and review.

Compensation range for this position is: $100,000 - $120,000 annually.

This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.