Phoenix House · 3 hours ago
Accountant - General Ledger (56226)
Brentwood, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPhoenix House is seeking an Accountant to prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, and other related financial activities. The role involves overseeing financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and assisting with audits.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report
Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit
Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets
Coordinates the preparation of the corporate tax return
Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements
Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures
Oversees Accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts payable, and payroll
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Oversees the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk
Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department
Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
Maintains the general ledger
Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
Reconciles accounts and manages accounts receivable collections
Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business Administration required
Three to Five years of related experience required
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
Highly proficient with accounting software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Preferred
CPA
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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ann-Marie Foster
President & CEO
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