Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager 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 Accounting Manager operates under the guidance of the Associate Director of Operational Accounting ("AD OA") and must be a team player with good communication, analytical, computer skills and current with FASB non-profit pronouncements. These skills are required to effectively perform analyses and accounting work to support the financial statement close process, regulatory reporting and meeting audit requirements.

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:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Timely and accurate processing in accord with the monthly financial close calendar including:
• Prepare and input of journal entries for approval as needed including but not limited to payroll and fringe benefits.
• Monthly account analysis for assigned income statement and balance sheet accounts, and related liability accounts and accruals.
• Prepare cost allocations necessary for timely recording of expenses across agencies and programs for proper reporting to Executives, Board of Directors and governmental funding agencies.
• Prepare supporting schedules for program budget to actual variances used in preparing monthly Program operations financial narratives, specific to overtime and FTE usage.
• Monitor of intercompany expenses that will allow for proper billing for reimbursement of intercompany expenses.
• Recording and reconciliation of all agency's expenses and related liabilities and accruals.
• Maintain Restricted Net Assets tracking schedules

Fiscal Systems:

• Support the maintenance of the chart of accounts, system report writing, and act as back-up for the AD OA.
• Partner with Associate Director of Revenue & Cost Reporting to ensure cost allocations are current and appropriate.
• Maintain repository of monthly financial statement reports.

Budgets:

• Assists in preparation of agency budget using financial statements, projected changes and staffing patterns.

Treasury:

• Set-up vendor ACH/Wires payment for approval

Audits:

• Support the annual audit process by timely satisfying auditors sample request and other provide by client (PBC) item assigned by the Director of Accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual IRS Form 990 and its related salary schedules.
• Support any contract or other regulatory audits.

Other responsibilities:

• Serve as back-up for other accountants' positions as needed and determined by the Director of Accounting.
• Special projects as required, including process optimization and system implementation.

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
• Six (6) years relevant experience with a NYS OPWDD funded agency OR
• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Considered a Plus:
• CPA
• Experience with preparing NYS OPWDD CFR filing
• Proficiency in use of Sage Intacct, 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
• Good skills in paying attention to detail, analyses, developing and recommending solutions and the 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.