Senior Accountant

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a Senior Accountant to advance financial operations on Long Island. The role focuses on month-end closings, financial statements, accounts analysis, and program reimbursements within the agency’s funding framework.

You will supervise two finance staff, provide training, and collaborate with state and local funders. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2–3 years of related experience are required; proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, preferably.
• 2–3 years of related experience in financial analysis, budgeting or accounting.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program month-end closings including review of monthly journal entries, prepare monthly financial statements, prepare month-end account analysis.
• Review program payables and cash receipts, and approve for processing.
• Review monthly claims for submission to funder, analyze disallowances and resubmit for payment.
• Prepare agency administration claims monthly for submission to funder.
• Provide budget vs. actual variance analyses with explanation for deviations.
• Coordinate CFR and all other periodic reports for programs and assist audits when necessary.
• Supervise two finance personnel on a daily basis and conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for a Senior Accountant with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.”

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate program month-end closings including review of monthly journal entries, prepare monthly financial statements, prepare month-end account analysis, and integrate program financials into Agency financial package.
• Review program payables and cash receipts, and approve for processing.
• Review monthly claims for submission to funder, analyze disallowances and resubmit for payment.

Prepare agency administration claims monthly for submission to funder.

• Provide budget vs. actual variance analysis with explanation for deviations.
• Communicate with state, local and other funding authorities regarding program reimbursement procedures, answering questions and/or providing information.
• Coordinate Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) and all other periodic reports for programs as required including completing financial information for audits when necessary.
• Supervise two finance personnel on a daily basis. Provide training, coaching, counseling, and conduct performance appraisals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years prior related experience in financial analysis, budgeting or accounting.
• 1-2 years’ supervisory experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables

Schedule:

35 hours per week - 9AM – 5PM Monday – Friday

Rate of Pay:

$75,000 annual

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position