Staff Accountant /HR Specialist

Staff Accountant /HR Specialist

Our client, a NFP Organization in Mount Kisco, NY is seeking a Staff Accountant /HR Specialist to join their team.

The Staff Accountant/HR Specialist (SAS) plays a key role in the accounting & administration of MKCCC. The SAS engages with the administrative team, teachers, families, financial institutions, vendors and 3rd party support organizations (i.e. ADP, IT, insurance, healthcare and Vestwell), board members, etc. The SAS is responsible for the accurate and efficient execution of the accounting and HR administrative functions. The SAS reports to the Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) and interacts extensively with the Executive Director (ED). The position is full-time exempt. The role is on-site. It is imperative that the SA work the first week of each month (excluding holidays) to complete the Month-End Close while working closely with the DFO.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (BSBA) with a strong background in General Accounting is required.
• Four to six years of General Accounting experience related to revenue recognition and accrual accounting (consistent with GAAP & FASB) preferably within the NFP space.
• Strong understanding of the following accounting concepts: Payroll & timekeeping; vacation, sick & PTO accruals; tuition and gov't subsidies billing; in-kind accounting; A/P; cashflow forecasts.
• Experience in the following HR areas: Health benefits/annual renewal; 403b Administration; Quarterly Disability & PFL calcs; Workers Comp Audit; etc.
• Practical application and deep understanding of QBs Desktop accounting & reporting functionality and Microsoft Office (especially Excel/Pivot Tables and Outlook) are required.
• Working knowledge of ADP payroll functionality including YE processes is preferable.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Establish positive working relationships with constituents.
• Record all accounting transactions and JEs, including but not limited to ADP/Payroll, A/P, A/R, Investments, Cash Receipts, Credit Cards, fixed assets, depreciation, etc.
• Record tuition, other billing transactions and collections. Assist parents in the registration process, enter and maintain tuition and other billings data in FACTS system, address and resolve parent billing questions, pursue and collect outstanding/aged receivables.
• Prepare monthly documentation to claim DSS, CACFP, BSF and other gov't subsidies or NFP receivables.
• Engage with employees and resolve HR matters ranging from benefits administration (medical, dental, vision & life insurance and 403b); payroll, tax and deduction concerns; unemployment administration; and LOAs, including disability, maternity and paid family leave claims (with guidance from the ED and/or DFO).
• Balance Sheet: Reconcile bank, credit card, investment and other G/L balance sheet accounts. Analyze and explain aging and variances to prior year and prior period.
• Reconcile fundraising events/campaigns including in-kind donations related to FMF, Annual Appeal and Spring Fling by partnering with the Development team with guidance from the DFO. Reconcile the Holiday Drive by partnering with the ED.
• Complete the monthly Closing process in 3 days adhering to the existing Closing checklist. Review Balance Sheet, MTD and YTD P&Ls vs. Budget with DFO during Week 1 of each month.
• Work diligently with the DFO and our CPA firm (PKF) to complete the annual audit of the financial statements accurately and on schedule.
• Complete numerous ad hoc and special projects throughout the year as required.

The compensation for this position ranges from $60,000.00 - $70,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual's qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect ("PKFOD TalentConnect") will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.

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