Accountant

Overview

Accountant

Samaritan Daytop Village provides life-changing services in mental health, addiction recovery, housing, and more to help individuals and families across New York rebuild their lives. We serve over 33,000 clients annually at more than 60 locations throughout the five boroughs, as well as Suffolk, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester, and Ulster Counties.

The Accountant performs core accounting functions within the Financial Services department, ensuring financial data integrity, regulatory compliance, and proper internal controls. Key responsibilities include handling month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, analyzing budget variances, and maintaining financial databases. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and possess at least three years of professional accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, along with proficiency in GAAP, financial software, and Microsoft Excel. 

Responsibilities

• Compiling and analyzing financial statements for monthly and annual accounts

• Accurately executing monthly, quarterly and yearly close procedures

• Preparing and examining accounting records to assess accuracy and completeness

• Maintaining financial reports in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

• Ensuring financial deadlines and reporting timelines are met

• Managing table of accounts and assigning entries to proper accounts

• Establishing and monitoring accounting control procedures

• Resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities through account reconciliation

• Supporting taxation requirements and maintaining financial databases

• Comparing budgeted costs to actual costs through periodic reports

• Tracking revenue and expenses while evaluating expenditure trends

• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws regulations and data integrity standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

• At least three years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing practices, and applicable laws

• Strong knowledge of general ledgers, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel skills

• Proficiency with accounting databases and preferred familiarity with software such as Blackbaud Financial Edge, Basware, or NextGen

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational abilities

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and maintain strict confidentiality

Additional Information

This is a full-time exempt role with a salary of $75,000-$90,000 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement.

This role is based in Briarwood, Queens with an expectation of working from the office 3 times per week.

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