Description

Senior AccountantRochester, NY

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what.

In support of PPCWNY’s mission, the Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the company’s financial procedures and records are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

Reviews and oversees daily, monthly, and yearly procedures of the finance department that ensure financial transactions are timely, accurate, and complete
Oversees the Staff Accountant and AP Representative’s scope of work and provides coaching and training as needed
Creates, maintains, and monitors daily cash flow
Reviews and approves all check runs
Completes daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, cash receipts, and A/R invoices in the financial system
Creates and maintains monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules for financial analysis and reporting
Prepares and analyzes monthly account reconciliations identified on the reconciliation schedule to ensure proper process and procedures are followed
Reviews and approves monthly account reconciliations as assigned to ensure proper process and procedures are followed
Creates and distributes monthly reporting timely and accurately to Executive Leadership
Provides financial support and analysis for Executive Leadership
Maintains and records fixed assets according to policy and works with Purchasing Manager to ensure proper tracking and inventory of company assets
Assists in the interim and year-end audit schedules and prepares supporting documentation as assigned by Director of Finance
Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs.

Other Accountability Activities

Provides guidance and assistance to other members of the Finance team as needed
Serves as backup to Junior Staff Accountant
Identifies improvements to current processes and makes recommendations
Implements and reviews new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Supports and participates in affiliate initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Experience

5 years of progressive accounting experience in professional level positions including at least 1 year of experience overseeing operational financial month end processes, account reconciliation, and analyses
Experience in healthcare industry highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accounting software is required; experience with MIP and EPIC is preferred
Experience in financial report writing is preferred
Experience with grants financial reporting a plus
Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial personnel in a clear and concise manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and critical thinking
Must be highly adaptable, detail oriented with a high level of accuracy, and able to work autonomously while following standardized practices and/or methods
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to prioritize work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with confidential information is required
Ability to travel to affiliate site(s) on a periodic basis
A commitment to PPCWNY’s mission, vision, and values along with a commitment to providing services to a wide range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential

Working Conditions

Standard office environment
May experience visual fatigue working at computer with potential extended periods of sitting
Well-lit/ventilated

Physical Requirements

Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation
Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, position; regular schedule will be Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

Benefits & Compensation

At PPCWNY, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency. In alignment with these efforts, the pay for this position ranges from $65,436.80 to $75,753.60 per year. Actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.

In addition to competitive compensation, PPCWNY offers an extensive benefits package with generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, and vision options, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) with match, and much more!

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer.

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