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Christopher Community, Inc. · 3 days ago

Senior Accountant

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Christopher Community, Inc. is a not-for-profit Housing Development and Property Management company that assists low- and moderate-income families and seniors to secure suitable housing. They are seeking a Full Time Senior Accountant responsible for a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and accounting operations tasks, including month-end close processes and implementing effective accounting strategies.

Construction

Responsibilities

Participation in month end close accounting processes for multiple entities including preparation/review of journal entries, for accuracy & completeness

Preparation/review of balance sheet account reconciliations

Preparation of income statement and balance sheet analyses including account analysis to identify incorrect postings and necessary reclassification's

Develop and implement effective accounting strategies, policies, and procedures in accordance with evolving regulations, legal and governmental requirements and industry trends

Implement and maintain effective internal controls

Identify opportunities for process improvements to accelerate close timelines; Partner with the VP of Financial Strategy on strategic and operational initiatives to optimize the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the broader accounting function

Ensuring that all required tax, contracts, and grant related financial reports are submitted in a timely manner

Works with auditor for the interim and year-end audits and prepare schedules as requested from the auditors

Manage cross functional execution of financial close execution and required documentation

Special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned; This position will report to the VP of Financial Strategy

Qualification

AccountingFinancial analysisNon-profit GAAPAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

1-2 years public accounting experience or 3-5 years industry accounting experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Organization skills and ability to prioritize to meet multiple deadlines

Establishes and maintains effective relations internally and externally

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency with email, other Microsoft Office applications

Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results

Preferred

B.S. degree in Accounting

Experience with Non-profit GAAP, Single Audits, HUD and NYSHCR

Benefits

35-hour work week with flexible schedule

15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Personal & Sick Days; increased to 30 PTO days after 1st Year!

14 Paid Holidays (plus 2 floating holidays of your choice)

Retirement Match for 403(b) retirement plan

Company contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Company

Christopher Community, Inc.

Christopher Community provides housing opportunities for people of low- and moderate- incomes, including seniors, families, individuals and those with special needs.

Founded in 1971

Syracuse, New York, USA

51-200 employees