Senior Accountant - Grants & Government Contracts Lead

Catholic Charities of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Community Services in New York is seeking a Senior Accountant for the CCCS Finance Department. You will prepare and supervise contract accounting for government contracts and grants, coordinate with funding sources, develop budgets, forecasts, and reports, and supervise staff.

The role requires CPA or Bachelor's in Accounting with 4 years of relevant experience; strong communication, analytical, and MS Office skills; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in-office, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA or Bachelor's in Accounting with 4 years relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to pass the Prove-It skills test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise contract accounting for government contracts and foundation grants.
• Provide and supervise managerial accounting including budgets and monthly reporting.
• Provide and supervise financial accounting for CCCS programs and audits.
• Assist Senior Financial Management and operating staff on ad hoc projects, including staff development and process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Project initiation

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Prove-It test

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines

Education

CPA

Bachelor's in Accounting with 4 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Lawson Financial System

Job description

Catholic Charities Community Services in New York is seeking a Senior Accountant for the CCCS Finance Department. You will prepare and supervise contract accounting for government contracts and grants, coordinate with funding sources, develop budgets, forecasts, and reports, and supervise staff.

The role requires CPA or Bachelor's in Accounting with 4 years of relevant experience; strong communication, analytical, and MS Office skills; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in-office, with additional hours as needed.