Accountant

Samaritan Daytop Village • Queens, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant performs core accounting functions within the Financial Services department, ensuring financial data integrity, regulatory compliance, and proper internal controls. The role includes managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; preparing financial statements; reconciling accounts; analyzing budget variances; and maintaining financial databases. This is a full-time exempt role based in Briarwood, Queens, with an expectation of working from the office three times per week. The listed salary is $75,000–$90,000, and the role includes a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least three years of professional accounting experience; nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing practices, and applicable laws.
• Strong knowledge of general ledgers, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with accounting databases.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Basware, or NextGen software.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial statements for monthly and annual accounts.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and yearly close procedures accurately.
• Prepare and examine accounting records to assess accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain financial reports in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Meet financial deadlines and reporting timelines.
• Manage the table of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Establish and monitor accounting control procedures.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities through account reconciliation.
• Support taxation requirements and maintain financial databases.
• Compare budgeted costs to actual costs through periodic reports.
• Track revenue and expenses and evaluate expenditure trends.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and maintain data integrity standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 25 days of paid time off
• Retirement account with an employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level