Overview

THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM (NDS) is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing criminal, civil, and family representation. NDS clients are represented by multidisciplinary teams. NDS is accepting applications for the position of Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant will ensure all compliance with respect to finances within the NDS, Harlem office. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will work closely with finance members, executive management, the payroll department and all other required departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and maintenance of financial data within the Financial Edge reporting system. The senior accountant will also be responsible for accounting and banking, assisting with filing invoices for payments and entering payroll registers.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF through NDS’s website at neighborhooddefender.org/careers. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS encourages people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people to apply.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes transactions and assists in the preparation of financial reports.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, analyzes results, and ensures accuracy of financial information.
• Handling of allocations in accounts payable and general ledger.
• Manages the organization’s AMEX credit card.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Controller and Controller, maintains the general ledger.
• Reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable monthly.
• Manage balance sheet and income statements.
• Prepare schedules for annual audit and provides information to auditors.
• Prepare and provide information to various departments and practices.
• Assist with daily cash reporting.
• Prepare monthly, all bank account reconciliations.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Completes payroll journal entries for import to the general ledger.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Assists Finance team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with government grant administration and accounting practices.
• Experience with NYC’s HHS Accelerator and NYC’s PASSPORT systems preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Financial Edge accounting software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Accounting and analytical skills.
• Managerial and administrative skills.
• Highly organized and meticulous.
• Excellent goalsetting, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with experience and is in adherence to the NDS compensation scale. An expected range for candidates with five to ten years of experience is between $77,380 and $95,679. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as other benefits, are provided. The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325.

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