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Senior Accountant

Volunteers of America Greater New York
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
135 West 50th Street (Show on map)
April 26, 2024
Senior Accountant

New York, NY 10020, USA
Req #2924
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review of all budgets, actuals, forecast reporting and processes. S/he assists in the preparation of analysis for current or proposed operations and provides timely, concise recommendations to improve results and performance.

Location: 135 West 50th Street * New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA/MBA a plus
  • Three years relevant billing, budget, and financial analysis experience.
  • Knowledge and ability to use an in-house PC-based accounting system in a network environment, including ability to create, run, and verify reports.
  • Advanced expertise with Excel/Word is essential.
  • This position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects under deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills required.



Senior Accountant Principal Responsibilities:



  1. Prepare reports analyzing financial results and trends which impact the bottom line and propose action for operational improvements based on sound analytical procedures.



  1. Prepare program budgets, budget to actual variances, projections, and explanations.
  2. Prepare journal entries and allocation adjustments to ensure accurate reporting and balanced budgets.
  3. Review and approve program purchases.
  4. Prepare and track monthly accruals.
  5. Prepare and recommend salary, fringe and OTPS allocations to assist in achieving programmatic and fiscal objectives.



  1. Have a full understanding of all relevant funder requirements, guidelines, cost manuals and policies to ensure accounting, auditing and funder standards are followed and requests resolved timely.
  2. Prepare internal and external budgets and budget modifications based on variance analysis.
  3. Assist in the preparation of the CFR and other external reporting support schedules.
  4. Perform other related duties as required.


Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including



  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life insurance,
  • Retirement plan
  • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
  • Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;

    • Paid Birthday Holiday




And much more...

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VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!


Other details


  • Job Family
    Accounting

  • Job Function
    Accounting

  • Pay Type
    Salary

  • Min Hiring Rate
    $72,800.00

  • Max Hiring Rate
    $72,800.00

  • Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree


  • New York, NY 10020, USA

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