Senior Accountant

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement match

Wellness programs

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Internal mobility

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking an experienced accounting professional to assist with consolidations, grant program financial management, and monthly reporting. You will prepare journal entries, analyze financial statements, and support internal/external audits as part of a broader close process.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in accounting or auditing, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and a CPA-leaning profile.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries to record assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and statistics, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements from general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs month-end close, balance sheet and income statement analyses and variance analyses.
• Prepares various account analyses to ensure accuracy of financial statements and proper documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree in Finance preferred

CPA license preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Assists accounting management for VNS Health and its subsidiaries, as well as the grant programs in the preparation of consolidated financial reports, monthly reconciliation and balance sheets, statistical analyses and operating reports. Administers and monitors the fiscal affairs for grant funded programs to ensure alignment with established grant policies and objectives, as appropriate. Works under general direction.

Overview

Assists accounting management for VNS Health and its subsidiaries, as well as the grant programs in the preparation of consolidated financial reports, monthly reconciliation and balance sheets, statistical analyses and operating reports. Administers and monitors the fiscal affairs for grant funded programs to ensure alignment with established grant policies and objectives, as appropriate. Works under general direction.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

• Prepares journal entries to record asset, liability, revenues, expenses, and statistical entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying posting, and reconciling transaction and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements from general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position variance analyses.
• Prepares various account analyses to ensure accuracy of financial statements and to ensure correct documentation and proper allocations.
• Prepares various supporting documentation for internal and external auditors, including MAR as it applies to VNS Health Plans, and complies with all policies and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and interpretation of documents for senior leadership.
• Maintains statistical data within financial system to ensure accuracy of allocations.
• Identifies areas for improvement and recommends changes to management.
• Prepares and verifies information on worksheets to be included in the Board Financial package.
• Prepares tax reports for various government agencies, including coordination of the Form 990 and Cost Reports.
• Performs account analyses and intercompany reconciliations.
• Utilizes standard VNS Health systems for production of balance sheets, special reports, receivable tracking, and fiscal year reports.
• Assists with the month-end/year-end close processes.
• Prepares statutory reporting as applicable.
• For Corporate Only:
• Performs account reconciliations for all reconciliations that impact all entities as well as intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements.
• Assists in year end audit of consolidated financial statements.
• For VNS Health Plans Only:
• Prepares CHOICE standalone audited financial statements.
• For Grants Only:
• Assist in developing and administering policies and procedures for the most effective internal control and use of physical and financial resources of VNS Health in relation to the Community Mental Health Services Division, grant programs for Children and Family Services, AIDS, Research and Education, and newly acquired funding.
• Prepares and records restricted and temp restricted contributions and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Participates in discussions and planning with grant leadership on major equipment purchases, lease arrangements, and other items pertaining to grant contracts.
• Responds to funders’ requests for A-133’s, financial audits, etc.
• Prepares reports required by funding agencies. Manages the timeliness of reports completed by the other VNS Health grant programs, validates the accuracy of such reports, and ensures the proper retention of such reports.
• Assists program leadership in preparing applications to government agencies and/or private foundations.
• Assists program leadership in preparing and modifying budgets.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required Master's Degree in Finance preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or auditing required
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation preferred

Pay Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $106,300.00 /Yr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.