Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance and Administration

Employee Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO

Primary Location: New York, NY / Hybrid

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with full benefits

Summary

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its Finance and Administration team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant will manage daily accounting operations, oversee month-end closing processes, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and ensure compliance with GAAP and the day-to-day fiscal management and financial monitoring of VISIONS government-funded programs, with particular emphasis on contracts with NYC Aging and the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB).

The position will work closely with the CFO, program leadership and other members of the Finance team to ensure that financial closings are correctly completed, invoices and claims are submitted timely, and VISIONS maximizes available government funding while remaining in compliance with funder requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting skills with experience working with New York City/New York State government contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Close

• Assist CFO in the compilation and management of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing cycle.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments and corresponding support schedules.
• Perform on a regular basis timely and accurate balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for draft financial statements and closing schedules for CFO review.

Compliance and Auditing

• Assist CFO in ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies
• Assist CFO in the preparation of year-end schedules and documentation for external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, financial reporting and contract management practices.
• Ensure compliance with all tax requirements, 990, 5500 working with appropriate parties to gather needed information.

Analysis and Budgeting

• Assist with annual organizational budgeting and forecasting processes, particularly as they relate to government-funded programs.
• Analyze financial trends, variances, and budget performance and assist department heads in preparation of de-centralized budget.
• Build cash flow forecasts and support strategic planning. Work with CFO and appropriate departments to accurately project capital projects and other major funding needs and revenue sources.
• Review receivables including collection policy, payables including open item reconciliations and general ledger accounts for accuracy.

Government Billing, Invoicing and Reconciliation

• Prepare, review and submit invoices, claims and supporting documentation for government contracts in accordance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Reconcile government contract revenue and receivables to the general ledger and monitor outstanding payments.
• Identify delayed or outstanding receivables and work with appropriate internal staff and government agencies to resolve issues.
• Assist with year-end contract closeouts and reconciliations.

Government Financial Systems

• Serve as a key Finance Department user of NYC and New York State government financial systems.
• Manage financial activities in NYC PASSPort, (and any other applicable City and State Systems) including, contract budgets, budget modifications, invoicing and related submissions.
• Maintain knowledge of changes to government contracting, budgeting, billing and reporting requirements.
• Help develop internal processes and procedures that improve the efficiency and accuracy of government contract management.

Financial Analysis and Organizational Support

• Prepare financial analyses, projections and reports for the CFO. Upload financial information into general ledger system and reconcile to governmental reports.
• Work closely with program leadership to improve understanding of contract budgets, spending and financial performance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities related to government contracts.
• Perform other financial analysis, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Ability to follow directions to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Experienced administrative professional who is dependable and highly organized with business, maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with flexibility, reliability and as a team player.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Two-years experience in public accounting or four years experience in industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial reporting for government-funded contracts.
• Strong Excel skills (including Pivot tables, VLookup, XLookup) and demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines and reporting requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience writing and running financial reports, processing G/L, A/P and other transactions for multiple financial systems (i.e. Sage, MS D-365, QuickBooks Pro).
• Experience with New York City and/or New York State government contracts.
• Hands-on experience with NYC PASSPort, including contract budgets, modifications and invoicing.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, healthcare or social services organization.
• Familiarity with government contract compliance, cost allocation and audit requirements.

Compensation

Salary range: $80,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with full benefits. This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is located at VISIONS main office at 500 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013.

How To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

VISIONS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rehabilitation and social service agency incorporated in 1926.

VISIONS provides services for blind and visually impaired people of all ages in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area.

VISIONS is an equal opportunity employer.