Accountant II

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance department. This critical role is responsible for supporting the financial integrity of our operations by executing accurate accounting practices and contributing to timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will provide essential financial stewardship who will handle grant billing, cash management, including deposits, cutting checks, and accounts receivable allocations. This will be a hybrid position, working from home and office days will be scheduled.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Accountant II will execute core functions necessary for reliable financial management, including but not limited to:

• General Ledger Management: Execute journal entries, maintain the chart of accounts, and perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations on a recurring basis.
• Financial Processing: Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded. Accurately manage and process Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) cycles, ensuring appropriate documentation and coding.
• Prepares reimbursement request vouchers for contracts/grants in compliance with contract/grant specifications.
• Month-End Close: Support the finance team in the timely and accurate execution of month-end closing procedures.
• Reporting: Assist in the preparation of standard financial statements, budget vs. actual reports, and ad-hoc financial analysis for management review.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and maintain compliance with all relevant internal controls and financial regulations.
• Audit Support: Prepare necessary documentation and schedules to support external audit requirements. Assists with independent auditor information requests for interim and year-end audits.
• Assists customers, vendors, and employees with technical process issues related to accounting.

Qualifications Required

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, financial analysis or similar role
  • Minimum of (2) two years of work experience with Federal, State & City grants
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Demonstrated expertise with major accounting software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Enterprise, Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) is required.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of GAAP and relevant financial reporting standards.
• Exceptional organizational skills, proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and an unwavering commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality. Work independently and with minimal supervision
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail in working with numbers and written information
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and listening skills. Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
• Hiring requirements include a criminal records background check clearance.

Must pass a state-enforced background check.