What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant I position at Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds?
About Us:
Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high-quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). By following our core values, employees are open to different and new ways of doing things, take active steps to improve the organization, create an environment of trust and respect, approach their work with the intent of a positive outcome, and work collaboratively with colleagues.
For 2023 and beyond, 32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families. We use cutting-edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more. Through this technology investment, we have gathered and analyzed thousands of data insights to influence health insurance legislation and propose new health policy. Our efforts have galvanized many leaders and the consensus is there is plenty more work to be done.
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The Staff Accountant I works under the general direction of the Assistant Controller. The position supports the efforts of the department to perform the monthly financial close process and prepare Financial Statements in an accurate and timely manner. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: analysis of the general ledger accounts, preparation of financial statement binders, analysis of data/statistics for cost allocation, preparation of bank and investment reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly invoices for shared services.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the month-end close process on assigned fund(s) as follows:
- Preparation of Financial Statements and variance analysis
- Performs Bank, Investment, and General Ledger account reconciliations
- Records accrued expenses, prepaid, fixed assets, depreciation and amortization entries
- Prepares work papers and supporting schedules
- Perform all aspects of day-to-day accounting processes including but not limited to cash reporting, journal entries, preparation of monthly invoices for shared services, bank and investment reconciliations.
- Performs Balance Sheet and Income Statement account analysis and reconciliation of the General Ledger.
- Manage conflicting deadlines and priorities as assigned. Quickly adapt to changing priorities, managing and clearly communicating deadline risks as new tasks and projects arise.
- Perform any other relevant, related, or pertinent work or duties as requested or assigned by the Assistant Controller, Controller, Senior Management or their designee.
Technical Skills:
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (or equivalent) preferred
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to multitask
Interpersonal Skills:
- Works well with a variety of staff at different levels and skill sets
- Gears communication to the needs of others
- Highly motivated, detailed oriented individual
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated customer service orientation
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced work environment
Qualifications and Core Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
- 1 years of experience as an Accountant
- Adheres to timelines set to complete work projects
- Prioritizes workflows & escalates time-sensitive matters
- Consistently shares issues and problems with Assistant Controller(s), providing a potential solution when able
- Seeks ways to work more efficiently and effectively while not losing sight of departmental goals
- Follows up with requests and assignments seeing them through completion
- Assist with other tasks as necessary
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
