What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Iroquois Healthcare Association?
The Company
Caring Gene® Healthcare Career Pathways, Inc. (CG), an affiliate of Iroquois Healthcare Association, is a non-profit healthcare workforce development organization promoting career pathways training in healthcare.
The Program
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Accountant for our growing team of professionals.
The Role:
The Senior Accountant provides direct support to the CFO and other finance team members, and is primarily responsible for general accounting functions, reconciling general ledger accounts, maintenance of fixed asset records, intercompany accounting, and monitoring various financial activities for the organization. You will prepare journal entries, monthly, quarterly and year-end closings, and bank and investment reconciliations. When it’s time for the monthly close, you’ll be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with external auditors for annual audits, and review schedules for reporting processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
- Performs various accounting/analytical projects assigned by CFO.
- Assists accounts payable for vendor invoices and ensures accounts are up to date.
- Invoice review to verify coding.
- Manages depreciation schedules and all related reconciliations.
- Produces complex journal entries and all balance sheet account reconciliations including, but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, payroll and intercompany allocations.
- Grant tracking and monitoring.
- Takes part in the implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Assists in the preparation and analysis of financial budgets and forecasts.
- Conducts month end close and related journal entries with minimal supervision.
- Serves as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by CFO.
Minimum Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited and credentialed degree program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- 2 years’ experience in accounting, including general knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Must be able to research problems and resolve to completion, escalate issues promptly, learn and apply knowledge quickly, and meet deadlines.
- Efficient organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to demonstrate and follow through on deliverables.
- Able to work independently, with some oversight, and in team environment.
- Must have good work ethic and integrity, dependable, adaptable, cooperative, and motivated to take on new responsibilities.
- Professional written and verbal communication abilities and general office skills.
- Data entry skills and proficiency with databases and excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus.
- Must handle highly confidential material appropriately.
- Experience with consolidated financial statements.
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Type: Full-time, grant-funded position through March 31, 2027
Job Function: Finance
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
Join our team and support an exciting initiative in healthcare workforce development. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus/variable pay
- Paid time off – 30 days plus 12 paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance program
Physical setting: This position requires reporting to the Clifton Park, NY office at least 3 days per week. Remote work may be considered after 90 days at the supervisor's discretion.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard 37.5-hour work week.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
Caring Gene® Healthcare Career Pathways, Inc. (CG) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor(s).
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000