Accountant - General Ledger (56226)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Brentwood Mental Health Clinic - Brentwood , NY 11717Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeSalary Range: $62,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: MorningJob Category: FinanceSUMMARY The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Core Responsibilities · Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report. · Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards. · Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit. · Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets. · Coordinates the preparation of the corporate tax return. · Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. · Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements. · Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures. · Oversees Accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts payable, and payroll. · Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff. · Oversees the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk · Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department. · Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. · Maintains the general ledger. · Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. · Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. · Reconciles accounts and manages accounts receivable collections. · Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. · Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. · Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. · As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. · Performs other related duties as assigned.   COMPETENCIES (KSAs) · Leadership · Initiative · Ethical Practices · Judgment · Relationship Management · Emotional Intelligence · Professional Boundaries · Global and Cultural Awareness · Critical Evaluation · Problem Solving · Decision Making · Communication · Teamwork · Crisis Management · Technical Capacity     QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION · Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration required   LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS · CPA (preferred)   EXPERIENCE · Three to Five years of related experience required. · Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. · Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. · Highly proficient with accounting software. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.   WORK ENVIRONMENT · This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. · Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. · Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.