Accounting Manager

Position Title: Accounting Manager

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 / Annually

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

A Queens based non-profit is seeing an Operational Accounting Manager The position serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Manager and the Payroll Administrator and provides support on government contracts, claims processing and analysis, and performs other routine analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a system of internal accounting controls to promote accurate and timely reporting of financial information and the safeguarding of agency assets. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure;
• Assist with ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close and preparation of the interim financial statements.
• Assist the Government Grants and Contracts Manager with timely analysis of budgets, operating costs and financial trends.
• Provide support as needed with oversight of agency grants and contracts (claims preparation and review, budget development, etc.)
• Provide directions to the payroll and accounts payable staff, ensuring that transactions are processed in an accurate and efficient manner. Assess adequacy of procedures and as needed modify operating procedures for these functions;
• Assist the Senior Controller in coordinating the annual audit, ensuring that required schedules are prepared in a timely manner. Compile data and develop an initial draft of the annual IRS Form 990 return; Prepare annual Form 1099 for vendors.
• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of all aspects of the Agency’s property rental portfolio.
• Oversee the cash management systems, including use of the agency’s line of credit. Also oversee the agency’s commercial insurance and retirement benefit plans; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Directly supervises 3 employees and oversees the work of vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, which must include nonprofit fund accounting. Experience with both performance and cost-based government contracts;
• Must be proficient in Excel, MS Office, and accounting software. Knowledge of Fund-EZ a plus;
• Must have a solid understanding accounting processes coupled with strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and internal controls;
• Experience negotiating and working with a variety federal, state and local government contracts/grants;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills – ability to deliver timely, relevant, mission-critical information in a clear and concise manner;
• Exceptional organizational skills/attention to detail and outstanding project management skills. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects;

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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