Senior Accountant II - Volunteers of America : Job Details

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position

Position: Senior Accountant II (Hybrid Remote)

The Senior Accountant II supports preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, general ledger accounting functions and the timely production of accurate monthly operating statements for over 80 programs. Prepares accurate journal entries on a monthly basis for expense recordation/allocation, analyzes trial balance accounts and perform variation analysis.

Location: 135 West 50th Street New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelors' Degree in Accounting and 3 years not for-profit experience, or satisfactory combination of education and experience.

* Financial accounting experience including knowledge of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and FASB standards.

* Strong evidence of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

* Working knowledge of Excel, Word, & PowerPoint is required.

* Experienced in writing internal policies and procedures.

Senior Accountant II Principal Responsibilities:

* Under supervision of Accounting Supervisor, review and analyze general ledger accounts to maintain integrity of financial data.

* Prepare journal entries and cost allocation schedules to support allocations from VOA Administration (Sector1) to particular programs and/or Sector Administration.

* Ensure timely month-end close as well as timely distribution of monthly statements of revenue and expenses of programs to management. Additionally, collaborate with staff members in various business offices to ensure that timely and accurate closeout reports are submitted to various funding institutions.

* Assist Accounting Supervisor during each monthly and year-end close - ensure all accrued expenses are recorded, necessary journal entries are timely prepared and quarterly internal and year-end annual financial statements are timely prepared.

* Assist by responding to schedules required and information requests on audits by funding agencies such as NYCDHS, NYCDMH, NYSOMH as well as the annual audit.

* Prepare schedules of taxable fringe benefits and reconcile personnel service cost as recorded in the general ledger to Form 941.

* Review leases, maintain schedule of leases as well as prepare year-end lease obligation.

* Assist Accounting Supervisor with the preparation of quarterly KPI's and monthly capitalization and Gifts-in-Kind contribution analysis.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* Prescription coverage

* Life insurance,

* Retirement plan

* Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)

* Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;

* Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more

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VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Other details

* Job Family Accounting

* Job Function Accounting

* Pay Type Salary

* Min Hiring Rate $72,800.00

* Max Hiring Rate $75,000.00

* Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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* New York, NY 10020, USA