Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT – PRE-K FOR ALL

ENVIRONMENT

The Department of Education Archdiocese of New York has expanded its Pre-K for All (previously the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)) Program to over 70 of its elementary schools. This expansion warrants an increase in financial oversight and management. The Staff Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting – Pre-K for All.

PURPOSE

Under the leadership of the Director of Accounting –Pre-K for All, the Staff Accountant will assist in preparing, monitoring and amending the budgets and monthly and annual reports for each Pre-K for All program. The Staff Accountant will also be responsible for preparing monthly bank reconciliations for the regional Pre-K for All bank accounts, entering all payments from the various funding agencies daily, and processing regional invoices.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for the regional Pre-K for All bank accounts; enter all payments from the various funding agencies daily and process regional invoices.
Prepare reconciliation budget versus actual of all Pre-K general ledger activities.
Assist with the preparation and revision of all Pre-K for All budgets, including amending the budgets as necessary based on changes since the original budgets were approved.
Record Pre-K for All indirect costs in the general ledger and review allocation methodology being used.
Assist with the preparation of all submissions to the various funding agencies.
Assist with recording proper receivable balances at year-end.
Organize and maintain Pre-K for All records by making copies, filing documents and scanning electronic files to the shared folder.
Assist in year – end audit by preparing schedules as needed.
Assist with special projects, as needed.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Accounting and a minimum of three years accounting experience
Not-for-Profit experience – NYCDOE & NYSED contracts.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional analytical skills, pro-active and a good problem solver
Strong interpersonal skills
Attention to detail with strong time management and organizational skills
Quick learner, creative, self-starter with good judgment and high energy
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and highly organized
Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented, web-based environment
Sensitive to the confidentiality of information received for analysis and review
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience with ConnectNow Accounting, Microsoft SharePoint, and Paychex a plus