Senior Accountant - 2000240

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department. The role focuses on operating reporting, contract accounting for government contracts and foundations, and supervision of Staff Accountants.

You'll help with budgets, forecasting, audits and donor reporting while supporting management with timely financial analyses. The position requires CPA or a Bachelor’s in Accounting with relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability

Qualifications

• CPA or Bachelor's in Accounting with 4 years relevant experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills - ability to relate and clearly communicate with operating management, financial staff and other departments.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommendations and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate projects, prioritize tasks and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment meet deadlines.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.
• Ability to pass "PROVE-IT" SKILLS TEST.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency in completing tasks; willingness to work a flexible schedule and support the organization's mission.
• Considered A Plus: Non-profit government contracting experience, Lawson Financial System, CPA

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise contract accounting for government contracts and foundation grants.
• Regulatory filings (claims, budget modifications close-outs, advances).
• Revenue, receivable and expense reconciliations.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivable balances with funding sources.
• Provide managerial accounting support including budgets, monthly reporting and variance analyses.
• Assist in year-end corporate and contract compliance audits.
• Develop working papers and schedules; supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (or pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

The Senior Accountant within the CCCS Finance Department is an important member of the Finance Program Support staff with responsibilities related to the operational reporting functions. The position reports to the Manager(s) and is principally responsible for timely and accurately meeting the fiscal needs (preparation of claims; coordinating / follow up with funding agencies, development of program and administrative budgets, forecasting, audits and reporting). The position supervises Staff Accountants and may also be assigned other ad hoc projects as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and / or supervise timely and accurate contract accounting associated with government contracts and foundation grants:

• Regulatory filings (i.e. claims, budget modifications close-outs, and advances);
• Revenue, receivable and expense reconciliations;
• Ensuring the integrity of financial results related to government contracts and

2 grants, revenues, receivables, earned unbilled, and advances, and preparation of related standard journal entries and reconciliations; and

• Monitoring and following up on outstanding receivable balances with the funding

sources to maximize cash flow, which is critical to the organization.

• Provide and / or supervise timely and accurate Managerial accounting:
• Financial support for budgets and monthly reporting including variance reports
• Transactions review, coding and journal entries
• Reports to management related to government contracts and grant status and

activity, including the production of monthly contract Activity reports; and

• Assisting in the preparation of managerial reports, budgets and forecasts
• Provide and / or supervise timely and accurate Financial accounting, primarily associated

with the CCCS programs:

• Preparation of year-end corporate and periodic contract compliance audits,

including retrieving supporting documents and back-up information, as requested;

• Analysis of accounts charges to Activities to facilitate the release / utilization of

temporarily restricted net assets ("TRNA") and the preparation and timely submission of reports required by donors.

• Development of working papers and schedules
• Assisting Senior Financial Management and operating staff in other ad hoc projects, as

assigned, including:

• Professionally develop, train and evaluate staff
• Develop and make recommendations, evaluate recommendations of others and

implement agreed-upon solutions to improve internal accounting / operating controls and efficiencies

• Provide recommendations for internal accounting / operating controls and

efficiencies.

Position Type and expected hours of work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday - Friday. Additional weekend and evening hours may be required to meet agency deadlines.

Working Conditions and physical demands required

• Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer at least 70% of the time

• Travel to other sites, drive, using vehicle or public transportation, traverse city streets;

• occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions

• Carry work papers and a laptop to various locations

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Significant working relationships

CCCS Executive, Facilities, administrative and operations management staff

Corporate Departments (Executive Directors, CFO, Human Resources)

CCCS Fiscal staff, Funding agencies, their auditors and independent auditors.

Qualifications

• CPA or
• Bachelors in Accounting with 4 years relevant experience

• Good interpersonal and communication skills - ability to relate and clearly communicate with operating management, financial staff and other departments, including professional writing style.

• Ability to analyze problems and recommendations and pay attention to detail
• Ability to initiate projects, prioritize tasks and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment meet deadlines.

• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel* and Word* required;
• *ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS "PROVE-IT" SKILLS TEST
• Work requires a strong work ethic and exhibiting a sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule and a commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.

Considered A Plus

• Non-profit government contracting experience (NYS & NYS contracts, preferred)
• Facilities accounting / reporting experience, Lawson Financial System
• CPA