Senior Accountant

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Overview

The Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community they serve. They are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring all compliance with respect to finances within the NDS, Harlem office. They will be responsible for accounting and banking, assisting with filing invoices for payments and entering payroll registers.

Responsibilities

Analyzing transactions and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.
Participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, analyzing results, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
Handling of allocations in accounts payable and general ledger.
Managing the organization’s AMEX credit card.
Maintaining and balancing subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Completing payroll journal entries for import to the general ledger.
Protecting organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Assisting 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.


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.


The Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring all compliance with respect to finances within the NDS, Harlem office. You will be responsible for accounting and banking, assisting with filing invoices for payments and entering payroll registers.

Responsibilities:

Analyze transactions and assist in the preparation of financial reports.
Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, analyzing results, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
Handle allocations in accounts payable and general ledger.
Manage the organization’s AMEX credit card.
Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Complete payroll journal entries for import to the general ledger.
Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Assist 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.


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.

The Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is hiring a Senior Accountant. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with respect to finances within the NDS, Harlem office. They will be responsible for accounting and banking, assisting with filing invoices for payments and entering payroll registers.

Responsibilities:

Analyzing transactions and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.
Participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, analyzing results, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
Handling of allocations in accounts payable and general ledger.
Managing the organization’s AMEX credit card.
Maintaining and balancing subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Completing payroll journal entries for import to the general ledger.
Protecting organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Assisting Finance team members as needed.

Qualifications:

Medical and dental benefits

Analyzing transactions, Preparation of financial reports, Maintenance of financial data, Accounting and banking, Filing invoices for payments, Entering payroll registers, Reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable, Maintaining and balancing subsidiary accounts, Verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies, Completing payroll journal entries, Protecting organization’s value, Assisting Finance team members, Knowledge and experience with Financial Edge accounting software, 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, Knowledge and experience with NYC’s HHS Accelerator and NYC’s PASSPORT systems.

Submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF through NDS’s website at

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

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