Senior Accountant

Apicha Community Health Center•New York, NY

7h•$90,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations. We are seeking a Senior Accountant for our Manhattan location. Under the supervision of the Controller, the Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for managing and exercising professional judgment with respect to organizational purchasing, accounts payable functions, and through payments, facilitating the preparation of journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the Senior Accountant assists and advises the Controller with monthly closings, account analysis, and supports the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounting/finance
Knowledge of general ledger account reconciliation and the purchasing / accounts payable cycle, and experience with program budgeting, contracts and multi-source funding is preferred
Knowledge and proficiency of Finance / Accounting principles
Experience in managing and overseeing complex financial transactions and accounting systems
Demonstrate the ability to multitask, to problem solve, and work with diverse compliance / reporting requirements
Strong computer skills are essential, especially with Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of general ledger account reconciliation and the purchasing / accounts payable cycle, and experience with program budgeting, contracts and multi-source funding is preferred

Responsibilities

System Management – Review daily activity in the automated management system, ensure that system is operating effectively, and address any system alerts in a timely manner
Monitor timely submission of vendor invoices, respond to vendor inquires and reconcile vendor invoice / statement discrepancies
Complete bank reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner, review outstanding checks and alert the Controller of any discrepancies
Manage state and city awards, contracts, and other foundation (private) grants and related program budgets for the organization.
On a daily basis, download and distribute available cash balances and reconcile any positive pay exceptions
Enter new hire payroll and tax information in ADP, and terminate employees when
Complete all corporate insurance applications in an accurate and timely manner, and serve as primary liaison with agency brokers and corporate insurance carriers
Maintain schedule of coverages, including limits, annual premiums, deductibles, etc
Prepare and submit the Public Goods Pool and Medicare Credit Balance reports, maintain supporting worksheets – oversee and coordinate timely transfer of funds, as needed.