Staff Accountant

Job Summary: 

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization’s general ledger, payroll‑related accounting, and financial reporting activities. This role ensures accurate recording, reconciliation, and analysis of financial transactions in accordance with internal controls, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively with finance and payroll teams to maintain accurate books and records, support internal & external audits, and contribute to timely and reliable financial reporting across multiple affiliated entities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops and maintains general ledger account supporting worksheets and documentation. 
• Assists in maintaining the books and records.
• Responsible for recording payroll related journal entries (payroll, accrued payroll, accrued 403(b) match), record sweeps from payroll bank accounts, record COBRA payments received, record manual checks issued, record Anthem health payments, record Lifetime Benefit solutions payments, record BPAS 401k payments. 
• Reconcile bank accounts and investments. 
• Reconciled all payroll related payroll balance sheet accounts.  This includes, manual check receivable, accrued payroll, bonus payable, PTO and sick payable, all benefit payable accounts.  This includes analyzing and resolving discrepancies and balances that do not clear in a timely manner. 

• Work with the payroll department to identify stale payroll checks when funds are returned from Paycom and resolve issued. 

• Record the CCANY fringe benefit department allocation entry. 

• Backup other Staff Accountants as needed. 
• Performs financial internal auditing as requested. 
• Performs other business office functions as requested. 
• Maintains confidentiality and upholds ethical standards. 
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government regulations, and CCANY’s policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Performs other duties, as assigned. 
•  Must possess a valid Driver's License from New York, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) OR Must have the ability to take ample public transportation to attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed. 

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• A minimum of two years of job-related experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial systems preferred.
• Exposure to payroll processing a plus.
• Experience in nonprofit financial operations and CFR preparation a plus.
• Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication organization and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and ability to work in a team environment.