Position Description

Accountant (Hybrid)
Department Accounting & Finance
Location New York, NY
Pay Range $62,000 - $77,500
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Requisition #:
6832
# of openings:
1
Employment Type:
Full time
Position Status:
Permanent
Category:
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement:
Hybrid
Fund:
1199SEIU National Benefit Fund
Job Classification:
Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

  • Tracking of multiple entities and reconciling of interfund & real estate transactions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) & non-ERISA Funds
  • Responsible for the general ledgers of assigned Funds, this includes but is not limited to the preparing monthly journal entries, recording adjusting journal entries resulting from the annual audit, etc.
  • Perform monthly closings and allocation of expenses
  • Research and reconcile all discrepancies in the Funds; including Accounts Payable for all assigned Funds monthly
  • Upload and analyze weekly ADP payroll entries
  • Analyze general ledger account and investigate variances
  • Prepare and update auditing schedules monthly and annually
  • Prepare inter-fund, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and assigned bank reconciliations on a monthly basis; bank account activity updated on a daily basis
  • Assist with the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements: Trial Balance, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and other supplemental schedules
  • Assist in Cash Flow preparation, and ensure that cash deposited is posted & reconciled daily
  • Work with budget department to reclassify adjusting entries
  • Process all wire transfers and commingled check requests
  • Code checks and other invoices as requested
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual Directive 12, Form 5500, Form 990 and census filings
  • Establishing new entities in EBS platform
  • Assisting in determinations and appropriate accounting structure
  • Preparing financial statements for outside accountants

   

Qualifications

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of accounting required with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
  • Advance skill level in Microsoft required; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred 
  • Knowledge of Non-Profit or Taft Hartley Plans
  • Grant accounting experience desired
  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities; excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be a team player; able to handle sensitive and confidential situations with integrity, tact & diplomacy

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