Accounting Supervisor - Finance Department

Selfhelp Community Services•New York, NY

2h•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Supervisor oversees a staff of four who work directly with NYC agencies. The role prepares reports required by regulatory agencies and arranges audits of company accounts. It oversees the books and records of Selfhelp and its affiliates and develops and maintains the agency’s integrated finance and accounting system, performing duties personally or through subordinate staff. The Accounting Supervisor directs subordinate staff, coordinates budgets and reporting for grants and income sources, oversees source-data and program entry into computer systems, analyzes outputs to identify problems, and orders necessary corrections. The role compiles monthly and composite reports, meets department reporting deadlines, and performs other assigned duties. The position also supports the organization’s mission, completes mandatory annual trainings, and follows organizational policies and standards related to attendance, appearance, health, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, related experience including two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer literacy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multitask and work independently with great attention to detail.
Experience managing one or more employees, including hiring, training, work direction, performance appraisal, and resolving employee concerns.

Responsibilities

Direct subordinate staff by assigning duties, monitoring work, providing feedback, and completing evaluations.
Work with programs to establish budgets and report and track grants and other income sources.
Oversee entry of source data and programs into computer systems; analyze output to identify problems and order indicated corrections to designs or programs.
Compile and issue required monthly reports.
Meet all department reporting deadlines.
Compile composite reports from subordinates’ individual reports for management or government agencies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Complete annual mandatory trainings, including topics such as sexual harassment prevention, IT security awareness, compliance, OSHA, and HIPAA.
Support the organization’s mission and strive for excellence, including maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers.
Follow organizational policies regarding absenteeism, appearance, and health and safety standards.
Manage Finance Department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies and arrange audits of company accounts.
Oversee the books and records of Selfhelp and its affiliates and develop and maintain the integrated finance and accounting system.