Senior Accountant - Grants & Global Health Finance

Jericho Road Ministries Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage for employee

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Tuition discounts

Paid time off

Global travel opportunities

Loan forgiveness

Flexible 40-hour workweek

Job summary

Jericho Road Community Health Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant/Senior Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting Department at our 239 Lombard location. This full-time position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will prepare and review monthly journal entries, lead reconciliations, ensure grant compliance, and produce accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions, complex formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close processes, financial analysis, and preparation of working papers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with auditors, funding agencies, and internal teams.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Lead the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with grant agreements, funding requirements, and restricted fund accounting.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile grant-related financial activity, including funding claims, reporting requirements, and recoveries.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with operational teams and program managers to ensure expenditures are appropriately tracked, allocated, and reported
• Support annual audits and funding audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
• Assist with the preparation of workpapers, management reports, and audit working papers.
• Assist with the financial administration of grants and contracts, including budget monitoring, financial reporting, reimbursement requests, and grant closeout activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as required.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives (when necessary) to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Excel Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP

Job description

Jericho Road Community Health Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant/Senior Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting Department at our 239 Lombard location. This full-time position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will prepare and review monthly journal entries, lead reconciliations, ensure grant compliance, and produce accurate financial reporting.