Hillside, New jersey
Senior Accountant Job Opening in Hillside, New jersey - MAIN FUNCTION : Performs a variety of detailed accounting duties under minimal supervision, including account analysis, month- and year-end closings.
REPORTS TO : Associate Vice President, Finance
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists AVP, Finance and CFO with the general accounting functions of the organization, which includes various financial and budgeting reports, development of new policies/procedures and special projects as needed.
Month-end closings:
Analyzes general ledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
Records/amortize prepaid expenses
Maintains fixed asset schedule, calculates and books depreciation expense.
Reviews monthly investment activity and updates schedule.
Updates restricted grants schedule and tracks grant expenses monthly.
Tracks government receivables
Reviews all 501c unemployment invoices, posts the unemployment expense semiannually and maintains a schedule on a quarterly basis.
Prepares and posts all journal entries, recurring and nonrecurring.
Prepares the monthly internal financial report.
Reviews and posts credit memos
Reviews accounts payable backup to ensure compliance with company procedures.
Reconciles payroll and reviews payroll journal entries
Prepare monthly and annual external financial reports.
Serves as the primary back-up for payroll processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, as needed.
Year-end closing:
Prepares temporary restricted asset schedule for the audit.
Prepares and reviews annual applications for CFBNJ?s various insurance policies.
Prepares year-end closing entries.
Assists with the annual audit.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
CPA License
Minimum five years of nonprofit accounting experience
Must be self-directed and demonstrate the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues; attention to detail
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, written and organizational skills
Ability to work and interact with departments and associates throughout the organization
Maintains a positive work attitude by acting and communicating in a manner conducive to good interpersonal relations (e.g., helpful, courteous, pleasant) with customers, all public, co-workers and managers, in accordance with the spirit of CFBNJ?s mission.
EDUCATION :
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 5 years
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