Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Garden City, NY. Duties:

• Senior Accountant will prepare routine and recurring journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Perform monthly reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts and recommend adjustments as needed
• Provide backup support for senior accounting functions such as bank reconciliations and other financial processes
• Create, input, and maintain spreadsheets related to billing and financial data
• Assist in monitoring fund balances, restricted accounts, and project-related transactions
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist with annual audit preparation, including responding to auditor requests and gathering required documentation
• Participate in reviewing and improving accounting procedures, processes, and internal controls
• As a Senior Accountant, you will perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as assigned
• Research accounting issues and document conclusions in accordance with established policies
• Collaborate with financial operations on rate-setting and reporting activities
• Update financial tables and systems with current rates and fees as needed
• Assist in preparing and reconciling financial reports to the general ledger
• Work with external partners to process reconciliations and payments according to agreements
• Represent the finance team on committees and task forces as needed
• Analyze reserves for doubtful accounts and recommend adjustments
• Support the budgeting process as required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Demonstrated leadership and team support skills
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to process changes
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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