What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Penda Aiken?
Senior Accountant
Location: Albany, NY (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Work Auth: Must be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship
Position Overview
The Senior Accountant serves as a key liaison in financial operations, managing complex accounting and auditing functions, designing and revising systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards. This role prepares detailed financial statements and reports, reconciles accounts, and provides expert guidance to departments. The position may include supervisory responsibilities over junior accounting staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and specialized reports (e.g., cash receipts, aging).
- System & Procedure Management: Design, implement, and modify accounting systems and procedures to meet federal, state, and local requirements.
- Analysis & Reconciliation: Perform complex reconciliations, analyze transactions, identify discrepancies, and provide financial analysis for decision-making.
- Compliance & Auditing: Audit contracts, vouchers, and filings; ensure adherence to accounting standards and laws (e.g., Insurance Law, Financial Services Law).
- Interdepartmental Support: Advise other agencies/departments on accounting matters and respond to internal/external inquiries.
- Supervision: May exercise supervision over junior accounting staff.
Typical Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (minimum 24 credit hours in accounting).
- Master’s degree or CPA license preferred.
- Experience:
- Several years of professional accounting/auditing experience managing the full cycle of accounting activities.
- Skills:
- Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables).
- Proficiency with web-based and accounting software systems.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional communication.
Work Conditions
- On-site position in Albany, NY.
- Full-time schedule (typically 40 hours per week).
- Must adhere to state and organizational compliance standards.
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