Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Accounting Department with responsibilities related to providing timely and accurate transaction processing and analyses for AHRC Nassau and its Affiliates, agencies primarily funded by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (“OPWDD”).

The Senior Accountant operates under the guidance of the Director of Accounting and must be a team player with good communication, analytical, computer skills and current with FASB non-profit pronouncements. These skills are required to effectively perform analyses and accounting work to support the financial statement close process, the New York State Consolidated Fiscal Report (“NYS CFR”) contract filing analysis and meeting audit requirements.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:  

Financial Close Support: Timely and accurate processing in accord with the monthly financial close calendar including:

• Maintain and oversee the fixed asset register, ensure proper classification, valuation and documentation of assets
• Maintain and manage the lease accounting process, reconcile lease transactions, include lease liabilities, right-of-use (ROU) assets , amortization and interest expenses.
• Prepare and input of journal entries for approval, with emphasis on fixed assets, lease accounting and accrued expenses.
• Monthly account analysis for assigned income statement and balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to fixed assets , lease and accrued expenses.
• Prepare supporting schedules for program budget to actual variances used in preparing monthly
• Recording and reconciliation of all monthly capex, lease and accrued expenses, as directed by management.
• Monitor, lease-related and fixed assets internal controls and implement process improvement s for accuracy and efficiency.

 Budgets:

• Assists in preparation of agency capex budget, as directed by Director of Accounting

 Audits:

• Support the annual audit process by timely satisfying auditors sample requests

 Other responsibilities:

•  Serve as back-up for other accountants’ positions as needed, as determined by the Director of Accounting.
• Special projects as required, including process optimization and system implementation

Education and/ or experience required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance AND
• Four (4) years relevant experience preferably with a NYS OPWDD funded agency OR
• Four (4) years relevant experience with a focus on fixed assets and lease accounting

• Proficiency in use of Sage Intacct, BlackBaud Financial Edge, and Asset Edge

Skills, Licenses and/ or competencies required:

• Good command of accounting pronouncements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word required.
• Good interpersonal skills exhibited by the ability to communicate with staff, management, and other departments in a professional manner
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to develop and suggest optimal processes. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Work requires a strong work ethic and exhibiting a sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule and a commitment to the mission of the agency.

There are no physical demands for this position