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Goddard Riverside Program Accountant in New York, New York

Program Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

Administration - New York, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$69,644.00 - $87,055.00 Salary/year

Job Shift

9:00am to 5:00pm

Description

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Purpose of Position:The Program Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling, and analyzing accounts.

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Salary:$69,644 - $87,055

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

  • Oversee and manage the daily grant/ contract process for 15 to 17 grants, including collaborating with Directors regarding grant opportunities

  • Responsible for the review and approval of all Purchase Orders initiated by the Directors for those contracts in the assigned portfolio

  • Monthly preparation of documentation, expense reports, and coordination of the administrative process of the grant program

  • Preparation of monthly &/or quarterly reimbursement expenditure vouchers

  • Record all electronic payments for the grants in the assigned portfolio

  • Monitor, input, review all grant data in the required City/State/Federal portal and system

  • Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines

  • Serve as a liaison with principals and other departments on issues regarding grants. Provide financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing information; advising departments on the collection and analysis of data

  • Work proactively with program staff to understand needs and changes in the program’s operations, and initiate all budget modifications based on that discussion

  • Prepare Journal Entries and perform account analysis for assigned contracts as part of the monthly financial close

  • Conduct monthly meetings with department heads to review budgets, year to date expenses, projections and other program matters

  • Coordinate grant compliance and reporting responsibilities with Finance, Human Resources and Programs including program outcome data and fiscal reports

  • Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including cash flow projections

  • Serve as a key point of contact with funders, and develop and coordinate all requests in a timely manner

  • Assist in the development of responses to RFP submissions including budget and budget narrative preparation

  • Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor, assists in all audits, including the preparation of all required schedules

  • Conduct Physical inventory/ asset schedules

  • Participate as Fiscal Unit Member by attending staff meetings and training programs; collaborate on tasks and make suggestions for improvement

  • Ensure proper cost segregation and allocation of cost

  • Ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance

  • Perform other duties as required

    Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accountingpreferred

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in related field

  • Knowledge in accounting and financial reporting

  • knowledge of grant processing including federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration including the Uniform Guidance

  • Working knowledge of government contracts.

    Other Abilities

  • Superior attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and then communicate the results in a concise manner

  • Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently

  • Ability to work extended hours during close, audit periods and other critical times

  • Ability to work with interruptions and tight deadlines

  • Ability to work independently and to be self-reliant while still working effectively in a team environment

  • Ability to prioritize and take ownership of work

  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

    Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have/be:

  • Working knowledge of Intacct and HHS Accelerator

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills

    Language Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

    Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

    Physical Requirements

  • Heavy computer use

    Work Environment

  • In office- Manhattan

    Employee Benefits :

  • Medical/Dental/Vision

  • Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts

  • 403B Thrift Retirement Plan

  • 12 Annual Sick Days

  • 12 Agency Holidays

  • 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment

  • Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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