Senior Accountant

Description

Classification:              Full-time, Exempt
Reports to:                   CFO
Schedule:                     Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote
Work location:            Administrative Office, 50 Broadway

ABOUT US: 

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS) helps New Yorkers who have a history of homelessness, often compounded by mental illness or substance use, to achieve their highest level of independence. We were established in 1982 by faith and community leaders on Manhattan’s Upper East Side who believed that homelessness is the responsibility of the entire community. More than 40 years later, we are still guided by the principle that neighbors should help neighbors. 

Today, NCS offers an array of groundbreaking housing and supportive services, including counseling, substance use treatment, vocational and educational programs, and employment support, and we are poised for further growth. 

NCS provides New Yorkers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with a home, a community, and access to the services that they need to thrive. To learn more about our work, please visit Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (ncsinc.org).

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working under limited supervision, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in NCS’ ability to meet its program goals. The Senior Accountant is responsible for various activities including government (city, state and federal) grant reporting and invoicing, allocating payroll, providing accounts payable and receivable support and tracking grants and donations, among other functions.

The Senior Accountant will ensure that financial records, reports, vouchers, billings, time/leaves, and any other financial records are maintained in compliance with funder, auditor, agency, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Fiscal Management, billing and compliance with requirements of government and private funding sources. Liaise with government funders by managing the financial aspect of the relationship; Grant accounting, including tracking of donor-restricted grants.
• Coordinate audit activity and any other on-site reviews of the organization’s financial records and/or systems in collaboration with the CFO.
• Collaborate with CFO and Leadership Team in creation of, NCS’ annual budget.
• Generate regular financial reports. Review budget to actuals reports for potential savings or budget modifications.
• Ensure accuracy of the General Ledger.
• Supervise Bookkeeper: Oversee responsibilities in such areas as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase orders; the processing, recording and reconciliation of Cash Receipts Process Payroll (in Paycom) including allocation of salaries.
• Process all employees’ benefits payments and allocations in collaboration with the Human Resources department.
• Prepare 990 and tax filing in coordination with the independent outside audit team.
• Analyze investments.
• Administer and disburse clients’ funds in escrow accounts.
• Maintain accounts receivable ledger including reconciliation.
• Prepare Consolidated Fiscal Report.
• Reconcile all NCS bank accounts.
• Coordinate Medicare Managed Care billing with NCS’ Biller and Bookkeeper.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across all levels to uphold high standards of service delivery.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned as needed.

Qualifications

A Successful Senior Accountant:

• Has experience managing the budget and financial processes of a nonprofit organization, including management of government and private grants.
• Has at least a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, or a track record as a Senior Accountant/Accountant within a nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following software:

• FundEZ
• Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Paycom is valued

• Has experience preparing for annual audit along with CFO.
• Understands revenue and expense allocations and can track those allocations against dynamic budgets.
• Creates contract and budgeting forecasting models and can present those models in an easy to understand manner.
• Has proven track record with government social service contracting, particularly NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, DHS, HUD, Medicaid reimbursement, and housing finance.
• Has a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in implementing and maintaining consistency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting.
• Is highly detail-oriented and an effective English language written and verbal communicator.
• Has strong organizational skills.
• Has an eye towards improvement – identifies needs and creates and implements a plan for driving improvement.
• Dependable with unwavering integrity.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities and activities may change in accordance with organizational needs.

Additional requirements:

NCS is committed to maintaining a safe and secure workplace for our employees and clients. Please be advised that regulatory agencies mandate all potential employees

• successfully complete a background screening process that includes fingerprinting prior to employment. A section of the background screen requires address history for the last 28 years.
• are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are selected for the position, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required as part of the onboarding process.

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $80,000 

Final salary will be determined based on various factors which may include internal equity, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. 

BENEFITS:

NCS offers a collegial work environment, generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, disability, life insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NCS is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. NCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000