Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

JCCs of North America • Brooklyn, NY

93d

About The Position

Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller is an important member of the Finance team with responsibilities related to the agency-wide finance functions. The position is principally responsible for timely and accurately meeting the fiscal needs (preparation of billings; coordinating / follow up with funding agencies, development of program and administrative budgets together with program staff, forecasting, audits and reporting). The position requires a team player working with various program, administrative and executive staff. The position may also be assigned other ad hoc projects within finance as required.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Accounting and 5+ years relevant experience.
• Paying attention to detail, analyses, developing and recommending solutions and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks on a timely basis in a fast paced environment.
• Good operational accounting experience required, preferably including budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting.
• Good professional written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills - ability to relate and clearly communicate with operating management, financial staff and other departments.
• Good skills in Excel, Word and enterprise-wide accounting applications.
• Work requires a strong work ethic and exhibiting a sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule and a commitment to the mission of Marks JCH.

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit government contracting experience with NYS & NYC contracts.
• FundEZ Financial System.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate contract accounting associated with government contracts and foundation grants.
• Regulatory filings (i.e. claims, budgets, budget modifications, close-outs, and advances).
• Ensuring the integrity of financial results related to government contracts and grants, revenues, receivables, earned unbilled, and advances, and preparation of related standard journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitoring and following up on outstanding receivable balances with the funding sources to maximize cash flow.
• Financial support for transactions, budgets and monthly reporting including variance reports.
• Reports to management related to government contracts and grant status and activity, including the production of monthly contract reports.
• Working with Director of Finance and Program Directors, responsible for updating and analyzing budgets and forecasts throughout the year.
• Preparation of periodic contract compliance audits, including retrieving supporting documents and back-up information, as requested.
• Analysis of accounts charges to facilitate utilization of funds and the preparation and timely submission of reports required by grantors.
• Development of schedules.
• Timely and accurate Managerial accounting.
• Timely and accurate Financial Contract accounting.
• Assisting Director of Finance and Executive staff in other ad hoc projects, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree