What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant position at JOINT INDUSTRY BOARD OF THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY?
Title: Financial Accountant
Rate of Pay: $85,000.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employer: Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Manager of Financial Reporting and Services
Location: Flushing, NY – Full Time Onsite
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a skilled financial accountant to maintain our financial records and ensure compliance with accounting regulations at the Joint Industry Board.
- Review month end financial reports from our investment custodian and record the investment income and assets in our General Ledger.
- Must be able to prepare monthly financials on a regular basis and help prepare year - end financial statements that get presented to the Board of trustees.
- Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of the forms 5500, 720, 1120, 990, 990T and 990PF, also reviews, approves, and signs off on requests for copies.
- Muse be capable of utilizing State Streets website on a regular basis to interact and download investment reports that are used for various tasks including the preparation of the yearend financial and cash flow statement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
We thrive to provide a supportive and collaborative environment. We are employee-focused, emphasizing mutual; respect a strong sense of community and a positive team culture. We offer a healthy work-life balance and a desirable work environment with a diverse workforce.
This job operates in a professional office -- customer service environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop computers, phone, headset, scanner, printer, keyboard, photocopiers, shredder, and fax.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work environment with physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. This would require the ability to lift files, pull files/forms/books, stand, bending, shred documents, open/close filing cabinets, as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time onsite exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
- Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, and/or Oracle.
- Experience in a multinational or cross-cultural work environment.
- Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
- Great organizational and time management skills.
Salary : $85,000
