Internal Auditor Accountant

INTERNAL AUDITOR ACCOUNTANT
Full time, Salaried
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000/year
Shift Available: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: Brightway Living & Learning's Internal Auditor/Accountant helps fulfill Brightway’s mission by auditing the finances of our petty cash accounts, and the accounts of the individuals we support. The Internal Auditor/Accountant also works to ensure compliance with grant requirements and performs the accounting responsibilities for those grants. In addition, the Internal Auditor/Accountant assists the Finance team with the preparation of budgets and financial statements.  

What You'll Do:

• Acquire, analyze, and evaluate documentation, including reports, statements, receipts, and cash on hand, to audit Agency procedures and ascertain whether Agency is meeting its financial, operational, and compliance objectives.
• Audit Agency petty cash accounts, ensuring proper use of p-cards and controls over p-cards/cash.
• Internally audit Adult and Children’s Residential Program individuals’ personal needs accounts and bank accounts, ensuring proper controls and procedures are followed within the residential programs; ensure balances and spending adhere to the requirements as described in the OPWDD Personal Allowance manual.
• Audit Agency’s payroll process to ensure proper controls over HRIS/payroll system and accuracy in paychecks, including review of timecards, pay rates, bonus/stipends, and any manual adjustments.
• Prepare and present summarized findings in audit reports to be distributed to the appropriate internal parties, detailing any potential recommendations on how to improve procedures and internal controls.
• Keep updated on audit procedures, internal processes, and industry regulations, including attending relevant training courses.
• Maintain an active role in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they are current with regulation updates and best practices.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Brightway:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3 years accounting or internal audit experience required; not-for-profit experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Must be organized, efficient, and able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle with valid inspection/insurance coverage, as travel is required between sites.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference
• Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!
• When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.