Senior Accountant

Job Description

Title: Senior Accountant
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Controller, Department of Education
Location: Hicksville, New York
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and education

Job Summary
The Diocese of Rockville Centre, Department of Education is looking for an energetic, collaborative, proactive and knowledgeable individual for the full-time position of Senior Accountant. This individual will work at the Department of Education headquarters located in Hicksville, New York. The Senior accountant is an integral part of the business office and will report to the Controller. This position is responsible for account receivables and payables, general ledger transactions, reconciliations and the assistance in the month end process for two diocesan high schools and the corporate department of education entity.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Record journal entries and analyze general ledger accounts and prepare reconciliations.
• Consistently prepare audit documentation for general ledger transactions and journal entries.
• Record and process cash receipts.
• Maintenance of accounts receivable ledger and quarterly statements.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Processing of monthly entries.
• Maintenance of prepaid expenses and deferred revenue accounts.
• Maintenance of restricted assets and releases to operations.
• Assist in the month end and annual close.
• Assist with preparation of annual operating budget.
• Assist in annual financial and workers compensation audits.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as requested.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting required; master's degree is preferred; CPA license is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and accrual process
• Experienced with not-for-profit accounting and school accounting would be ideal
• Proficient with Google applications, Excel, Word
• Knowledge of Abila MIP Fund Accounting a plus
• Well organized, detail oriented, analytical
• Self driven; takes initiative to drive processes.
• Technologically savvy; initiative to learn, ability to research
• Must be collaborative and willing to assist with additional tasks as needed
Hours of Work
• This is a full-time, twelve-month in-person position with a standard 35 hour work week Monday through Friday. Some flexibility to work from home when needed after probationary period.

Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@drvcschools.org or mail it to:

Barbara Huber
Department of Education
Diocese of Rockville Centre
128 Cherry Lane
Hicksville, NY 11801

About the Employer

The Mission of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre is to foster an environment of spiritual and intellectual growth by integrating Catholic tradition and faith throughout the educational process. This is accomplished by the promotion of Gospel values, lifelong service, global awareness, and academic excellence that prepares our students to be compassionate, as well as critical and creative thinkers, in an ever changing society.