Accountant (Hybrid)
1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily, monthly & yearly transactions, journal entries and recording of adjustments
- Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances on a monthly basis
- Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly inter-fund and liability reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements, trial balances and other supplemental schedules
- Assist with cash flow and trustee report preparation
- Reconcile daily cash deposits with Accounts Receivable data
- Process interfund bank transfers
- Prepare income statement reconciliations for contributions and benefit expenses monthly
- Auxiliary duties and projects as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of accounting required with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred
- Knowledge of Non-Profit or Taft Hartley Plans; Knowledge of grant accounting a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral, written, and listening
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and multitask under deadline pressure
- Ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues