Staff Accountant
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$ 65000 - 85000
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Job Description
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Description
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for fiscal oversight of one or more HeartShare position role is crucial in ensuring the accurate and compliant management of grant funds supporting our person in this position is expected to analyze and interpret complex financial data and ensure all accounting work is performed in accordance with all internal and external the person in this position must maintain orderly files for all work papers and detailed schedules meet deadlines for the monthly quarterly and annual closing process and participate as needed in all internal and external fiscal meetings.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position
Grant Financial Management:
Develop and maintain financial systems and processes for grant management.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of grantrelated financial transactions.
- Monitor grant expenditures and ensure they align with approved budgets and grant agreements.
- Prepare journal entries as required.
- Analyze general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Review and approve accounts payable vouchers for assigned programs.
- Work with fiscal and program staff to address budgeting and reporting issues.
Budgeting and Reporting:
- Prepare and manage grant budgets in collaboration with program managers.
- Generate financial reports for grantors ensuring accuracy and compliance with grant requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements and grantrelated financial reports.
Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations related to grant management.
- Prepare for and assist with audits providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all grantrelated financial activities.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with program managers and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support for grantfunded projects.
- Communicate effectively with grantors about financial status and compliance issues.
- Train and support staff on grant management policies and procedures.
Analysis and Improvement:
- Prepare and submit budgets invoices schedules and workpapers in accordance with the funder guidelines.
- Analyze financial data related to grants to identify trends variances and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies for improving financial management and reporting processes.
- Stay updated on best practices and changes in grant accounting standards.
- Other tasks as assigned to meet agency goals and adherence to deadlines.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum of at least three years of accounting experience.
- Previous fiscal work experience with NYC NYS Federal and private grants & contracts.
- Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
- Experience preparing the NYS SSOP NYS CFR or Uniform Guidance (formerly A133 reports.
- Prior experience contributing to funder and agency audits.
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel and Word accounting systems and other common workplace software.
- Experience with NetSuite is highly desirable.
- Able to provide insightful analysis of complex fiscal scenarios in a timely manner.
- Detailoriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Previous fiscal work experience with NYC NYS Federal and private grants & contracts.
Note: This job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of the SVP of Finance at HeartShare Human Services and is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned based on the organizations needs.
Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on fulltime/parttime status. You can expect:
- Paid time off (holidays vacation in accordance with school calendar sick and personal)
- Professional development opportunities
- Team environment
- Medical and dental benefits
- Employerpaid life insurance
- Optional insurance (life disability etc.
- 403(B) retirement plans
- Flexible spending account (dependent care medical parking and transit)
- Employee assistance program
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team now 2100 employees and growing helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.
To learn more about HeartShare please visit our website at or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
