Accountant (Hybrid)

The 1199SEIU Benefit & Pension Funds provide comprehensive health, pension, and quality of life benefits to unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. We are among the largest labor-management funds in the nation, covering 400,000 members and their families.

If you’re ready for the brightest career future, join us in this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents. We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant (hybrid) for our Accounting & Finance department.

Responsibilities

• • Responsible for the general ledgers of assigned Fund, this includes but is not limited to preparing daily, monthly & yearly transactions, journal entries and recording of adjustments
  • Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances on a monthly basis
  • Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
  • Prepare monthly inter-fund and liability reconciliations
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements, trial balances and other supplemental schedules
  • Assist with cash flow and trustee report preparation
  • Reconcile daily cash deposits with Accounts Receivable data
  • Process interfund bank transfers
  • Prepare income statement reconciliations for contributions and benefit expenses monthly
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual Form 5500 & Form 990
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of accounting required with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
  • Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred
  • Knowledge of Non-Profit or Taft Hartley Plans; Knowledge of grant accounting a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral, written, and listening
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and multitask under deadline pressure
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent fully employer-paid comprehensive benefits package and talented professional colleagues. For consideration and to apply, please visit us mention you saw this ad in Idealist. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.