Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Accounting Department with responsibilities related to providing timely and accurate transaction processing and analyses for AHRC Nassau and its Affiliates, agencies primarily funded by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (“OPWDD”).

The Senior Accountant performs these duties for AHRC Nassau and its affiliates under a management services agreement and operates under the guidance of the Accounting Manager and must be a team player with good communication, analytical, and computer skills and be current with FASB non-profit pronouncements.

This position embraces diversity in all its forms and strives to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every individual feels valued. They demonstrate cultural awareness and actively support a culture of equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:  

Financial Close Support: Timely and accurate processing in accordance with the monthly financial close calendar, including:

• Manage the fixed assets accounting function, including maintaining the fixed asset register, reviewing asset capitalization, ensuring proper classification, valuation, and documentation of assets.
• Maintain and manage the lease accounting process in accordance with lease accounting standards ASC 842, including lease classification, initial recognition, and subsequent measurement.
• Perform monthly and annual reconciliations of fixed assets and lease accounts, including posting of monthly fixed assets and lease transactions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly reports, including budget-to-actual variances, related to fixed assets, leases, and capital expenditure (Capex) for internal management and outside stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate internal controls around fixed asset management, lease accounting, and capital expenditure tracking, and implement process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a Capex Bidding evaluation process, including monthly and exception-level reporting to support transparency and accountability.

Budgets:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual Capex and lease accounting budgets, as directed by the Accounting Manager and Assistant Director of Accounting Operations.

Audits:

• Prepare year-end reconciliation of assigned accounts to be provided to the audit team.
• Support the annual audit process by timely satisfying auditors' sample requests

Other responsibilities:

• Serve as back-up for other accountants’ positions as needed, as determined by department leadership.
• Work on special projects as required, including process optimization and system implementation.
• Other appropriate tasks as determined by department leadership

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Responsibilities and tasks may evolve or change at the discretion of the organization.

Qualifications

Education and/ or experience required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance AND

• Three (3) years of relevant experience, preferably with a NYS OPWDD funded agency OR

• Four (4) years of relevant experience

  • Considered a Plus:

    • CPA

    • Experience includes a focus on fixed assets and lease accounting

    • Proficiency in use of Sage Intacct, Fixed Asset Management Sage, Paramount, UKG-Ultipro/ Kronos payroll system

Skills, Licenses and/ or competencies required:

• Good command of accounting pronouncements.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word required.

• Good interpersonal skills exhibited by the ability to communicate with staff, management, and other departments in a professional manner

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to develop and suggest optimal processes. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Work requires a strong work ethic and exhibits a sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule and a commitment to the mission of the agency.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and scanners. Essential functions involve reviewing documents, entering, and retrieving information, and communicating with employees and other stakeholders. The employee may occasionally maintain a stationary work position for periods of time, move throughout the workplace, and lift or transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.