Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

·         Preparation and review of program financial statements 

·         Preparation of program related reports and project analysis

·         Verification of bank transactions to source documents

·         Perform bank reconciliations and promptly follow-up on outstanding items

·         Review transaction and feeder system postings to the General Ledger                                        

·         Review / establish monthly mortgage billing to projects

·         Respond to inquiries from projects, internal and external auditors, Agency staff and other State Agencies where necessary

·         Prepare program delinquency reports and analysis

·         Prepare requisition of funds based on audit of expenses or certification of drawdown

·         Disbursement and monitoring of grant funds

·         Entry and allocation of daily mortgage receipts

·         Audit and problem resolution for investment system postings

·         Review and document internal controls

·         Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

·         Big 4 accounting experience preferred.

·         Experience using industry SAP system(s) a plus.

·         Mortgage and Bank Reconciliation Experience.

·         Approximately 3 to 5 years of related progressive experience (gov’t or non-profit a plus).

·         Demonstrated ability to manage accounting functions and personnel.

·         Understanding of financial securities and investments.

·         Successful candidate must demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, prioritize, have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work independently.

·         Strong computer skills required (Microsoft Office).

·         CPA a plus

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

·         Big 4 accounting experience preferred.

·         Experience using industry SAP system(s) a plus.

·         Mortgage and Bank Reconciliation Experience.

·         Approximately 3 to 5 years of related progressive experience (gov’t or non-profit a plus).

·         Demonstrated ability to manage accounting functions and personnel.

·         Understanding of financial securities and investments.

·         Successful candidate must demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, prioritize, have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work independently.

·         Strong computer skills required (Microsoft Office).

·         CPA a plus

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)