ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Hamilton-Madison House is a nonprofit settlement house dedicated to improving the quality of life of its community, primarily the Two Bridges / Chinatown area of Manhattan's Lower East Side. The House provides a wide range of programs and services designed to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the Two Bridges / Chinatown area and throughout New York City’s five boroughs, including childcare, youth development, senior services, behavioral health, and immigrant and community services. More information on Hamilton-Madison House can be found at www.hmhonline.org.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join Hamilton-Madison House’s (HMH) team. The Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity of the company by meticulously recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering financial transactions. This role demands a high level of analytical thinking skills and a keen eye for detail to accurately compile and analyze account information, prepare financial statements, and resolve discrepancies. The Accountant will also maintain and balance subsidiary accounts, reconcile intracompany transactions, and collaborate with auditors during external audits.

Responsibilities :

• Follow procedures consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), federal and NY state policies, directives, and accounting changes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly vouchers, food inventory, budget modification, program audits, and year-end closing for governmental contracts
• Project and analyze expense reports for program directors.
• Attend trainings and workshops related to programs.
• Prepare budget schedules for government contracted programs (renewal or solicitation)
• Assist in preparation and submission for CFR and CCR
• Assist in annual agency audit
• Analyze balance sheet accounts
• Provide back-up for bank reconciliation
• Resolve discrepancies and irregularities as needed
• Complete cross-training and other special assignments by the CFO

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge of FUND EZ accounting software a plus

Compensation : $55,000 Annual

Hours : Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week (In-Person)

We have a strong and vibrant work culture and offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid agency-wide holidays.

Hamilton-Madison House is an Equal Opportunity Employer