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Senior Accountant

GMHC
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Senior Accountant

New York, NY (http : / / maps.google.com / maps?q=New York NY USA 10018)

  • Accounting

Job Type

Full-time

Description

TheSenior Accountantplays a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounting information for GMHC. This position involves recording, verifying, entering, reviewing, and reconciling financial transactions that affect the general ledger. The Senior Accountant collaborates closely with the Accounting Team to facilitate precise monthly closes and ensure a seamless, adjustment-free year-end audit. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting processes, identifying discrepancies, and implementing best practices to enhance financial accuracy.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job :

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in alignment with GMHC’s established schedule, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses and other items as assigned.

Reconcile various balance sheet accounts to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.

Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records and transactions.

Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and potential issues, promptly notifying the Controller as necessary.

Review monthly financial results, analyze variances against budget and prior year figures, and investigate the underlying causes of significant discrepancies.

Create ad-hoc spreadsheets and reports as needed to support financial analysis and decision-making.

Manage and reconcile the incentives spreadsheet to ensure accuracy and proper tracking of incentive-related data.

Manage fixed assets, including tracking depreciation and maintaining prepaid schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Manage treasury functions, including the preparation of daily ACH and wire transfers, managing positive pay, and maintaining a daily cash activity log for all bank accounts.

Administer the Time and Attendance System, ensuring that employees have completed their timesheets accurately and on time.

Validate employee payroll information entered the payroll system, making corrections and adjustments as necessary to ensure accuracy.

Process and transmit payroll to Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Process 1099 forms to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accurate reporting for vendors.

Assist in preparing year-end analysis schedules required by auditors, including templates needed for the Not-for-Profit tax return (Form 990).

Follow up on correspondence with the IRS and state authorities concerning annual tax filings.

Other Responsibilities

The following duties are to be performed as assigned by the supervisor :

Assist with special projects and carry out other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Provide backup support for other fiscal operations as needed.

Requirements

Education and Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
  • Experience

    5 years of accounting experience required.

    Experience with SAGE Intacct is a plus.

    Experience with Paylocity is a plus.

    Special Skills and Knowledge

    In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all the following :

    In-depth knowledge of GAAP and not-for-profit accounting.

    Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

    Effective written and verbal communication skills.

    Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

    Proactive, open-minded, and flexible approach.

    Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and work ethic.

    Strong aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

    Capacity to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

    Capable of working independently while also collaborating with the team and accepting responsibilities from supervisors.

    Salary Description

    80,000-$90,000 per year

    Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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