Accountant (New York)

Accountant

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (Helmsley) is a global philanthropy driven by a vision of building better futures for people by increasing access to healthcare, advancing new research and ideas, and improving the quality of everyday life. Helmsley strives to make a meaningful impact in its focus areas, matching its significant financial assets with a rigorous and results-oriented approach. Helmsley is committed to close and productive partnerships with its grantees, as well as with other funders and impact players in government, academia, and the private sector who share its interests and goals. Above all, Helmsley endeavors to be forward-thinking in every aspect of its work and will take risks that others cannot or will not take when the risk / reward trade-off warrants.

The Accountant reports to the Controller and works closely with department and program staff as well as outside service providers. The individual is responsible for performing accounting activities, mainly ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), relating to the maintenance of the general ledger and the generation of financial statements and reports. The individual prepares financial reports and conducts financial analysis. This individual will also serve as a backup for other team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• General Accounting and FinTech : Prepare and assist in posting journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Collaborate with fintech initiatives and enhancements to improve internal processes and user experience.
• Reconciliations and Reporting : Prepare corporate credit card reconciliation, investigate variances, and ensure adherence to company policies. Support monthly account reconciliations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accounts requested by management.
• Payroll Accounting and Related Matters : Reconcile payroll and payroll-related accounts monthly. Perform monthly, quarterly and annual benefits and retirements reconciliations.
• Compliance and Documentation : Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as needed. Review travel and expense reports for policy compliance and accuracy.

Desired Qualifications :

Salary, Health, Well-being, and Living Our Mission :

Helmsley is dedicated to creating stronger, healthier futures for communities in the U.S. and around the world. Our staff are subject matter experts from a range of backgrounds in basic science, global health, and precision medicine, as well as the private sector and public policy.

Helmsley colleagues are intelligent, creative, forward thinking, and strongly committed to working productively with each other and with our grantee partners. Each was drawn to Helmsley by the same opportunity : to help build this young organization into a leading global charitable institution that will drive meaningful and measurable positive change in lives throughout the U.S. and around the world for years to come.

Helmsley is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation commensurate with experience. The targeted starting salary range for this position is $92,000 $99,000.

Application Information :

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume (in Word or PDF format) to the posting listed on the Helmsley Career Page. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact HR@helmsleytrust.org.

The position is based at Helmsley's main office in New York City. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

All persons hired must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Helmsley will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Except when working remotely as permitted by Helmsley's temporary hybrid work policy, the ability to work and collaborate in person with colleagues at Helmsley's office is an essential function of this job.

Helmsley provides equal employment and promotional opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.