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Vibrant Emotional Health Accounting Manager in New York, NY, 10005, United States
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Location: Hybrid-Flexed
Salary range: $80K to $104K*
*New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.
Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring month-end close and accounting deliverables are accurately, timely and efficiently. This position is also responsible for the management of accounting staff and requires collaboration with departments supporting and utilizing financial information.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise staff in performance of their duties including annual performance evaluations
Mentor/coach and continue to train and develop staff in order to allow for better utilization and efficiency of team members and responsibilities.
Review and approve various journal entries and month end reconciliations prepared by team members.
Oversee daily cash monitoring of incoming receipts and outgoing disbursements for daily cash flow reports.
Upload positive pay files to banking institution for all accounts payable disbursements and payroll checks issued.
Ensures that the monthly close calendar is adhered to and that all close and compliance procedures are met.
Perform balance sheet and income statement analyses as assigned and requested by the Controller.
Assist with preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and compliance reporting.
Supports annual audits - Manage/supervise the general accounting staff in providing external auditor request.
Provide assistance to the Controller with various finance related initiatives covering special project requests, financial analysis and accounting system maintenance.
Support leadership on special projects.
Provide strategic financial advice to senior management
Required Skills/Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
CPA a plus
Minimum 5 years’ experience.
Experience in preparing, tracking, and analyzing reimbursement claims for New York City, New York State, Federal or non-governmental funding sources.
Experience in non-profit sector or government.
Knowledge of indirect cost rate and cost allocation methodologies a plus.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Mastery of Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Problem solving skills and a can-do approach to work.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Communicate effectively to Finance department leadership.
Physical Requirements:
Will frequently communicate over video calls with internal and external stakeholders to provide status updates and potential roadblocks
Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time while reviewing data on a screen
Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit/parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks’ vacation, plum benefits, etc.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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