What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at United Way of New York City?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : Senior Accountant
Reports to : Vice President, Controller
Organization Summary :
United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world's most recognized charitable brands, we envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external : Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.
Position Overview :
The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance activities. Working closely with the Finance team, this individual leads activities for various accounting functions, including but not limited to, general ledger maintenance, financial analysis, budgeting, and audit preparation. Primary functions include preparing accurate financial statements, overseeing general accounting operations, and ensuring all financial transactions align.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Process daily bank deposits and credit card donations.
- Prepare journal entries to record revenue from government and private sources.
- Assist the Senior Director, Accounting in performing the bi-weekly payroll functions on an accurate and timely basis. This includes analysis of all payroll data and posting of bi-weekly payroll journal entries in Great Plains.
- Prepare monthly closing entries and perform various account analyses.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet general ledger account reconciliations.
- Perform monthly bank account reconciliation.
- Maintain fixed assets list and account for depreciation.
- Maintain temporarily restricted net assets schedule.
- Assist with preparing monthly financial statements.
- Work closely with grants management staff to ensure timely and accurate submission of expense vouchers.
- Prepare standard and ad hoc management and department budget reports.
- Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Assist with year-end close and the annual audit.
- Assist with preparing the annual Form 990 Return.
- Provide backup, as required, for the accounts payable function.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience :
Key Competencies :
Salary range :
The final determination of salary, within this range, will depend on the candidate’s education, skills and experience required for the particular position.
Additional Requirements :
United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff
United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Salary : $63,013 - $91,282
