Senior Accountant

Overview

Assists accounting management for VNS Health and its subsidiaries, as well as the grant programs in the preparation of consolidated financial reports, monthly reconciliation and balance sheets, statistical analyses and operating reports. Administers and monitors the fiscal affairs for grant funded programs to ensure alignment with established grant policies and objectives, as appropriate. Works under general direction.

What We Provide:

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 3
• 0 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Prepares journal entries to record asset, liability, revenues, expenses, and statistical entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements from general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position variance analyses.
• Prepares various account analyses to ensure accuracy of financial statements, correct documentation, and proper allocations.
• Prepares supporting documentation for internal and external auditors, including MAR as it applies to VNS Health Plans, and complies with all policies and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and interpretation of documents for senior leadership.
• Maintains statistical data within the financial system to ensure accuracy of allocations.
• Identifies areas for improvement and recommends changes to management.
• Prepares and verifies information on worksheets to be included in the Board Financial package.
• Prepares tax reports for various government agencies, including coordination of Form 990 and Cost Reports.
• Performs account analyses and intercompany reconciliations.
• Utilizes standard VNS Health systems to produce balance sheets, special reports, receivable tracking, and fiscal year reports.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepares statutory reporting, as applicable.
• Performs account reconciliations that impact all entities, as well as intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements.
• Assists in the year-end audit of consolidated financial statements.
• Prepares CHOICE standalone audited financial statements.
• Assists in developing and administering policies and procedures for the most effective internal control and use of physical and financial resources of VNS Health in relation to the Community Mental Health Services Division, grant programs for Children and Family Services, AIDS, Research and Education, and newly acquired funding.
• Prepares and records restricted and temporarily restricted contributions and performs monthly reconciliations.
• Participates in discussions and planning with grant leadership on major equipment purchases, lease arrangements, and other items pertaining to grant contracts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required Master's Degree in Finance preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Work Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or auditing required
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation preferred

Pay Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $106,300.00 /Yr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

Responsibilities

What We Provide:

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 3
• 0 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Prepares journal entries to record asset, liability, revenues, expenses, and statistical entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements from general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position variance analyses.
• Prepares various account analyses to ensure accuracy of financial statements, correct documentation, and proper allocations.
• Prepares supporting documentation for internal and external auditors, including MAR as it applies to VNS Health Plans, and complies with all policies and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and interpretation of documents for senior leadership.
• Maintains statistical data within the financial system to ensure accuracy of allocations.
• Identifies areas for improvement and recommends changes to management.
• Prepares and verifies information on worksheets to be included in the Board Financial package.
• Prepares tax reports for various government agencies, including coordination of Form 990 and Cost Reports.
• Performs account analyses and intercompany reconciliations.
• Utilizes standard VNS Health systems to produce balance sheets, special reports, receivable tracking, and fiscal year reports.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepares statutory reporting, as applicable.
• Performs account reconciliations that impact all entities, as well as intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements.
• Assists in the year-end audit of consolidated financial statements.
• Prepares CHOICE standalone audited financial statements.
• Assists in developing and administering policies and procedures for the most effective internal control and use of physical and financial resources of VNS Health in relation to the Community Mental Health Services Division, grant programs for Children and Family Services, AIDS, Research and Education, and newly acquired funding.
• Prepares and records restricted and temporarily restricted contributions and performs monthly reconciliations.
• Participates in discussions and planning with grant leadership on major equipment purchases, lease arrangements, and other items pertaining to grant contracts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required Master's Degree in Finance preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Work Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or auditing required
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementation preferred