Senior Financial Officer

2 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Full time
Position Overview

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is on the lookout for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our dedicated team. Our organization is committed to advocating for fairness, dignity, and justice for individuals facing economic hardships. We aim to transform lives and foster community empowerment through legal means, addressing both individual and systemic injustices.

Essential Qualifications

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is mandatory.

Experience:

  • A minimum of three years in accounting, non-profit financial oversight, or a similar area is required.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
  • A comprehensive understanding of non-profit accounting practices and financial management principles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Over five years of experience in accounting or non-profit financial management.
  • Proven expertise in grants accounting, particularly for government-funded programs.
  • Experience in supervising staff.
  • Familiarity with Federal Single Audits and other grant-related audits.
Key Competencies
  • Exceptional organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively address the needs of grantors, grantees, clients, and the organization.
  • Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Core Responsibilities
  • Facilitate daily operations within the Fiscal Department by preparing billing vouchers and invoices for assigned grants.
  • Maintain awareness of funder regulations for grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with budgets and policies.
  • Assist in generating all necessary fiscal reports for grant-funded initiatives, ensuring timely submissions.
  • Conduct budget-to-actual analyses for grant-funded programs, communicating status and variances to program management.
  • Support the Director of Finance in preparing grant and contract budgets and amendments.
  • Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Help maintain the general ledger and subsidiary accounts, including journal entries.
  • Participate in month-end closing and account reconciliation activities.
  • Identify and report any accounting discrepancies to the Director of Finance.
  • Assist with special projects, including year-end financial book closures.
  • Support external auditors by providing necessary statements and information for audits.
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Propose updates to accounting processes and procedures as needed.
  • Assist the Director of Finance in various tasks as required.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Work Environment

This role is situated in a professional office setting, requiring the use of standard office equipment and software, as well as remote communication platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, ranging from $70,000 to $80,000. Additional benefits include generous time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedule options.

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.



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