Temp Accountant (Fixed Assets)
Temp Accountant (Fixed Assets)
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$ 40 - 55
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Job Description
Summary
The Accountant position is a full-time NYPA temporary role and the selected candidate would be eligible to participate in our temporary benefits program. You would be eligible for medical benefits and eligible to participate in our retirement plans along with a 457 Deferred Compensation plan and the employee assistance program.
The Accountant will support NYPAs Controllers business unit reporting into the Senior Manager Plant & Cost Accounting and will perform professional accounting work at NYPA relating to the compilation treatment and analysis of financial data leading to preparation of financial reports and cost of service schedules.
The Accountant will maintain accounting records and prepare financial statements in accordance with USGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The Accountant will also assist with the classification of cost between Capital and O&M along with cataloging capital costs within the appropriate FERC system of accounts and NYPA Policy.
Valuable skills include Excel ERP (preferably SAP) strong communication and collaboration skills interest in learning and the ability to pivot as needed due to business needs.
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Responsibilities
- Participate and assist with the month-end ERP financial system close process (settlements of capital and O&M codes benefit distribution and allocation of costs in financial system).
- Update assigned account analysis in reconciliation system.
- Prepare and input recurring and non-recurring semi complex journal entries. Assist with the monthly posting of accruable invoices (O&M and Capital) from the open invoice report.
- Processing daily cash transactions including generating monthly debt and investment transaction reports and postings.
- Prepare monthly schedules relating to investments interest income and interest expense.
- Compile data for and prepare regularly scheduled and special accounting reports. Keep complete and accurate account analyses and supporting work papers.
- Prepares schedules for both internal and external auditors for areas of responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to work with computerized financial systems and use of PC software systems.
- Excellent oral and written skills are required for dealing with customers staff from various departments various consultants and external accounting firms.
- Ability to analyze and verify financial data.
- Ability to establish daily work priorities and perform recurring tasks for monthly closings and account analysis.
- Proactive in achieving goals and is responsible for making decisions on recurring day-to-day transactions.
Education Experience and Certifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Approximately 10% within NY State.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair competitive and market-informed compensation. The estimated hourly rate for this position is: $40.00- $55.28. The pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidates relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity equity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage women people of color LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color creed/religion national origin citizenship or immigration status age disability military status gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy and related conditions familial/marital status domestic violence victim status predisposing genetic characteristics arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates disabilities pregnancy-related conditions religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation please email.
Employment Type
Temp
