Strategic Grant & GAAP Accounting Manager

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledgers for assigned Funds and oversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, grants management experience, and supervisory capabilities to guide accounting staff.

You will prepare financial statements, assist with regulatory reporting, and collaborate with other finance leaders to drive process improvements while ensuring accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of GAAP; includes three years in grants management or related field, with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial systems and Oracle preferred.
• Experience with non-profit and Taft-Hartley Plan accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities; strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed records.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workflow to meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate, and supervise

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers for assigned Funds.
• Understand financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure timely monthly reporting (trial balance, reconciliations, audit schedules).
• Prepare reports for internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closings and allocate expenses.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Research GAAP compliance.
• Supervise accounting staff and monitor performance.
• Set goals with direct reports and guide development.
• Collaborate with finance managers to meet department goals.
• Support management with projects and process improvements.
• Handle staff personnel issues.
• Advise on non-routine reporting transactions.
• Manage department resources and budget; suggest cost-effective methods.
• Assist with fiscal grant management and budgeting.
• Analyze monthly grant activity and liaise with FALC and other departments to ensure grants are properly managed.
• Assist in review and preparation of CHAR500, Directive 12, Form 5500, and Form 990 filings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledgers for assigned Funds and oversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, grants management experience, and supervisory capabilities to guide accounting staff.

You will prepare financial statements, assist with regulatory reporting, and collaborate with other finance leaders to drive process improvements while ensuring accuracy and timely