Phoenix House ยท 1 month ago
Sr. Accountant (55373)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$74K/yr - $111K/yrPhoenix House is an organization focused on providing various support services, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure the integrity of accounting information. The role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining general ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Assists in preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including 'Budget vs. Actual' variance reports; provides follow-up and documentation of significant variances
Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies
Maintains the general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing trial balances, and reconciling entries
Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial statements
Analyzes financial information and summarizes financial status for internal and external reporting
Identifies errors and suggests improvements to enhance operational efficiency and optimize spending
Assists with annual external audits by completing requested materials and preparing assigned schedules for both annual and interim audits
Supports the completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings, including preparation of assigned pages and schedules for Statutory Statements
Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures
Documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility
Brings extensive federal and state fund accounting experience, including handling complex funding streams and regulatory compliance
Supervises month-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Qualification
Required
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, with interruptions
Ability to cheerfully and positively interact and communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain composure under stress and when dealing with angry or unhappy people
Ability to work cooperatively and productively with coworkers and administration
Ability to use a computer, including full utilization of electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to use a calculator, telephone and other related equipment
Ability to read, in English, various complex documents, frequently in small print
Ability to respond to audible emergency signals/alarms on equipment and fire alarm
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government accounting
Understanding of net-deficit accounting under OASAS, OMH and other local funding agencies
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages; Sage 100, FAS, Concur
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Company
Phoenix House
Phoenix House is a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization operating in 10 states and the District of Columbia with more 120 programs.
Founded in 1967
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ann-Marie Foster
President & CEO
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