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Accounting Manager (Hybrid)
1199SEIU Benefit and Pension FundsNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2025
About the role
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the general ledgers of assigned Funds
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information (trial balance, bank reconciliations, various monthly reconciliations, audit schedules, etc.)
- Prepare reports and supporting documents for internal and external auditors
- Perform and coordinate timely monthly, quarterly and year end closings and ensure proper allocation of expenses to all Funds
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable
- Researching accounting issues for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Supervise, train and monitor the performance of accounting staff; ensure duties are properly performed and employees are working toward common Fund goals
- Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
- Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
- Support Management with special projects and workflow process improvements
- Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
- Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
- Manage department resources and budget effectively; make recommendations to management for cost effective methods of accomplishing Accounting functions
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Minimum of five (5) years prior supervisory experience in the field of accounting with strong knowledge of accounting and general ledger required
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint required; knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred
- Experience with non-profit and Taft Hartley Plans accounting principles and procedures
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities; strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
- Ability to work independently, prioritizing workflow to meet critical deadlines while paying exceptionally close attention to detail
- Ability to effectively direct and supervise
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
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