Our client, a prominent non profit organization in NYC, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team.

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting duties in support of various accounting functions. Duties include analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures, processing payroll, vendor payments and maintaining an employee and vendor database of payments/compensation. 

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist is responsible for posting journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, account analysis and reports in accordance with GAAP and including supporting documentation. The Accounting & Payroll Specialist reports directly to the Controller.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process biweekly administrative and monthly payrolls in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain necessary and related spreadsheets for monthly reconciliation with general ledger and posting procedures
• Prepare standard and/or recommend journal entries to the General Ledger (revenue, receivables, accrued expenses, etc.) when necessary.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare schedules for year end and annual audit.
• Reconcile payments between accounting and billing systems
• Enter vendor bills into accounting software system by period
• Pay vendor bills timely based on due dates
• Perform data entry into the accounting systems (currently QuickBooks & Welligent)
• Participate in various projects including system implementations and upgrades.
• Provide accounting reports and analyses, and assist in general accounting matters, as requested by Controller
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline, BBA preferred
• A minimum of 5 years accounting and payroll experience; Not-for-profit experience a plus
• Discretion and sensitivity in handling and safeguarding confidential information
• Strong adherence to ethical standards in accounting and internal policies for financial controls
• Excellent command of Excel and QuickBooks required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, payroll and cost control principles
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and timely with internal and external partners

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000.00 - $100,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.

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