Senior Accountant - 2000240

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant within the CCCS Finance Department is an important member of the Finance Program Support staff with responsibilities related to the operational reporting functions. The position reports to the Manager(s) and is principally responsible for timely and accurately meeting the fiscal needs (preparation of claims; coordinating / follow up with funding agencies, development of program and administrative budgets, forecasting, audits and reporting). The position supervises Staff Accountants and may also be assigned other ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• CPA or Bachelors in Accounting with 4 years relevant experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills - ability to relate and clearly communicate with operating management, financial staff and other departments, including professional writing style.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommendations and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate projects, prioritize tasks and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment meet deadlines.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word required
• ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS “PROVE-IT” SKILLS TEST
• 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 Catholic Charities.

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit government contracting experience (NYS & NYS contracts, preferred)
• Facilities accounting / reporting experience, Lawson Financial System
• CPA

Responsibilities

• Prepare and / or supervise timely and accurate contract accounting associated with government contracts and foundation grants, including regulatory filings, revenue, receivable and expense reconciliations, ensuring the integrity of financial results, and monitoring and following up on outstanding receivable balances.
• Provide and / or supervise timely and accurate Managerial accounting, including financial support for budgets and monthly reporting, transactions review, coding and journal entries, reports to management related to government contracts and grant status and activity, and assisting in the preparation of managerial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide and / or supervise timely and accurate Financial accounting, primarily associated with the CCCS programs, including preparation of year-end corporate and periodic contract compliance audits, analysis of accounts charges to Activities to facilitate the release / utilization of temporarily restricted net assets, and development of working papers and schedules.
• Assist Senior Financial Management and operating staff in other ad hoc projects, as assigned, including professionally developing, training and evaluating staff, developing and making recommendations for internal accounting / operating controls and efficiencies, and evaluating recommendations of others and implementing agreed-upon solutions.

What This Job Offers

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