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Sr. Accountant

Phoenix House • Brentwood, NY • 1w ago

Sr. Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

Brentwood Mental Health Clinic - Brentwood , NY

Secondary Job Location(s)

Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelors Degree

Salary Range

$74000.00 - $111000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Morning

Job Category

Accounting

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Assists in preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including "Budget vs. Actual" variance reports; provides follow-up and documentation of significant variances.

· Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

· Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.

· Maintains the general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing trial balances, and reconciling entries.

· Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial statements.

· Analyzes financial information and summarizes financial status for internal and external reporting.

· Identifies errors and suggests improvements to enhance operational efficiency and optimize spending.

· Assists with annual external audits by completing requested materials and preparing assigned schedules for both annual and interim audits.

· Supports the completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings, including preparation of assigned pages and schedules for Statutory Statements.

· Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures.

· Documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility.

· Brings extensive federal and state fund accounting experience, including handling complex funding streams and regulatory compliance.

· Supervises month-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, with interruptions.

Ability to cheerfully and positively interact and communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain composure under stress and when dealing with angry or unhappy people.

Ability to work cooperatively and productively with coworkers and administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (with or without the aid of mechanical devices.)

Ability to use a computer, including full utilization of electronic health records (EHR).

Ability to use a calculator, telephone and other related equipment.

Ability to read, in English, various complex documents, frequently in small print.

Ability to respond to audible emergency signals/alarms on equipment and fire alarm.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government accounting.

Understanding of net-deficit accounting under OASAS, OMH and other local funding agencies.

Awareness of business trends

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Hands-on experience with accounting software packages; Sage 100, FAS, Concur

Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

EMPLOYEE PRINCIPLES:

I will be committed to PHLI/NY's culture and standards of customer service, recognizing the purpose of working with those we serve.

I will provide quality care and respect the distinct needs and values of those we serve.

I will be personally accountable for my actions and behaviors and demonstrate a sense of ownership in my job at PHLI/NY.

I will promote PHLI/NY and its mission, vision and charitable efforts.

I will continue to seek new opportunities to learn, improve, teach and add value.

I will accurately represent my own competence, education, training, and experience.

I will avoid any relationship that may create a conflict of interest.

I will be a team player and support the culture of trust and respect and value the diversity of my peers and those we serve.

I will be committed to the highest standards of fairness and ethical behavior.

I will respect the differences among people of different races, genders, cultures, creeds, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

EMPLOYEE PRINCIPLES (continued):

I will conduct myself with honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality of information and comply with federal HIPAA guidelines at all times.

I will discuss information obtained in professional relationships only for professional purposes and only with persons clearly concerned with the case.

I will comply with all policies & procedures, protocols and laws and regulations.

Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.

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