What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at The William George Agency for Childrens Serv?

Job Description

Senior Accountant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (copy required upon hire)
Ten years of hands-on accounting experience
Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
Valid NYS Driver’s License (copy required upon hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA and / or Masters in a related field

ADP Payroll Experience

Non Profit Accounting Experience

REQUIREMENTS :

Must successfully complete all required background checks :

NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)

Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)

NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting

NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)

NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List

Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)

NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS)

Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

HOURS

Monday - Friday

8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm (Full time)

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the job

SALARY

80,000-$90,000

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

This role is to provide information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that assist management, the Board, and other users in making educated economic decisions for The William George Agency and The George Junior Republic Union Free School District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the accounting department with the preparation of accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, including, but not limited to, account reconciliations, internal / external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.

Assists with the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing, and total corporate payroll tax compliance.

Assists with the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components, including billings, cash receipts application, etc.; funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service;

Assists with payroll processing in the absence of the Payroll Coordinator

Assists in the completion of regulatory reporting for both the William George Agency and the George Junior Republic School District

Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data and enhance the company’s value.

Respond to the Chief Financial Officer as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate their financial needs.

Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.

Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, and philosophy of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate to promote the continued operation and direction of the Accounting Department as directed by the Chief Financial Officer and / or Executive Director.

COMPETENCIES

Financial Management

Technical Capacity

Performance Management

Ethical Conduct

Communication Proficiency

Personal Effectiveness / Credibility

Payroll Knowledge

DEPARTMENT : Accounting

SUPERVISED BY : Chief Financial Officer

About The William George Agency for Children’s Services

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth.

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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