Senior Staff Accountant

Our client, a prominent non profit organization in NYC, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team.

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting duties in support of various accounting functions. Duties include analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures, processing payroll, vendor payments and maintaining an employee and vendor database of payments/compensation.

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist is responsible for posting journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, account analysis and reports in accordance with GAAP and including supporting documentation. The Accounting & Payroll Specialist reports directly to the Controller.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process biweekly administrative and monthly payrolls in a timely and accurate mannerMaintain necessary and related spreadsheets for monthly reconciliation with general ledger and posting proceduresPrepare standard and/or recommend journal entries to the General Ledger (revenue, receivables, accrued expenses, etc.) when necessary. Support the preparation of the annual budget. Prepare schedules for year end and annual audit. Reconcile payments between accounting and billing systemsEnter vendor bills into accounting software system by periodPay vendor bills timely based on due datesPerform data entry into the accounting systems (currently QuickBooks & Welligent)Participate in various projects including system implementations and upgrades. Provide accounting reports and analyses, and assist in general accounting matters, as requested by ControllerMaintain an orderly accounting filing systemPerform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline, BBA preferredA minimum of 5 years accounting and payroll experience; Not-for-profit experience a plusDiscretion and sensitivity in handling and safeguarding confidential informationStrong adherence to ethical standards in accounting and internal policies for financial controlsExcellent command of Excel and QuickBooks requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, payroll and cost control principlesKnowledge of federal and state financial regulationsAbility to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projectionsAbility to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrityStrong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and timely with internal and external partners

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000.00 - $100,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.