Accountant II

Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial and accounting records, including oversight of financial reports, income and expense reports, and budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as lead on all aspects of accounting operations including accounts receivable/payable, retirement plan, bank accounts/reconciliations, and the management of financial controls in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Ensure accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiaries ledger accounts to general ledger.
• Process government grant BSROE claims monthly.
• Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
• Analyze current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses as directed by the Controller.
• Prepare reports and schedules as needed for yearly independent audit.
• Assist in analyzing and providing variance explanations (from budget and trend) related to assigned areas to accounting leads and managers for month end review.
• Assist Controller with requests from other teams; with other duties and projects as assigned.
• Conduct month-end close process. Ensure all monthly postings are completed in a timely manner. Identify and compile outstanding payables and receivables for accrual, resolve any outstanding transactions. Prepare monthly reports and updates schedules as needed.
• Conduct private grant revenue and expense review; investment reconciliation, depreciation; inventory management and pre-paid reconciliations.
• Assists internal teams to manage various requirements such as budget vs actual reporting, grant reporting, fuel tax refund claims, sales tax refund claims and business insurance issues.
• Work with the Human Resources head to verify proper recording of payroll and benefits.
• Assist with all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to, serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• A compressive understanding of financial/accounting matters and processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment; confidentiality essential
• Proficient in MS Office software as well as accounting software
• Current & valid NYS driver’s license and daily access to an automobile
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.