Senior Accountant

OverviewAccountant, Senior(Grant Accounting)Up to $62,500, DOEFull-time with BenefitsThe Salvation Army, Syracuse Area ServicesWe are presently conducting a search for a Senior Accountant (SA) to add to our Team of Accounting Professionals within the Finance Department for this division of The Salvation Army. This position was originally an Accountant. Due to growth of our agency and the need for senior level talent, the position is now elevated to a Senior Accountant. The role of a Senior Accountant is to work with their assigned internal customers. SA's are assigned to specific Departments/Programs where they are responsible for managing the contracts awarded to specific programs. Review of newly awarded contracts, create and monitoring of budgets, billing and will work with Department Heads on the understanding and spend of each contract awarded to their Programs. The SA will report directly to the Director of Finance. This position is considered Full-Time Exempt, Up to $62,500 depending on education and experience, and with access to our full benefit offerings at the completion of our "Initial Employment" period.We here at The Salvation Army offer a comprehensive and unique health benefit offerings such as:Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramRemitted Tuition Program with SUPension Plan and Tax Deferred Retirement Savings AccountMedical Insurance/low Employee contributionVision Insurance & Dental Insurance with Braces Ryder15 Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off: Vacation, Personal & SickFREE downtown covered parking on the premisesOn-Site Day Care Services at a discounted weekly rateBereavement CounselingFree Will Preparation Service by an AttorneyChristmas BonusEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)LiveHealth On-line 24/7Insurance Plans: Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Voluntary Life & SupplementalResponsibilitiesListed below is an overview of the essential duties and responsibilities:Preparation and management of billings and financial reports for government and non-government entitiesMain contact with grantors to ensure all reports are filed timely and accuratelyManage collection efforts for billing revenuesWork with program directors to generate financial information necessary for grant renewals and initial proposalsPerform internal audit function of grants to ensure accuracy, proper posting of transaction & compliance with grant financial regulationsReconciliation of account balancesAssist with the preparation of the agency budget and financial statementsPreparation of and the recording of monthly journal entriesJournal Entries: monthly preparation, review and edit for accuracy & completenessAllocations: review of entries on a quarterly and annual basis(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)QualificationsSpecial Skills, Certificates, Licenses:Minimum of an Associates Degree or Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree with accounting experienceNon-profit industry experience preferred.Experience with Grant and/or Contract Accounting preferred.Advanced skill level with Excel and Accounting Software. (We utilize Serenic)This is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Salvation Army is an Affirmative Action Employer.

Created: 2024-10-19