KIPP NYC Senior Accountant, Finance Team

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Accountant is an ambitious, detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who will report to and partner with the Assistant Controller, as part of the ten-person Accounting Department of KIPP NYC. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the monthly closing duties completed accurately for all assigned KIPP NYC entities, is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and bank reconciliations, as well as for developing, and updating monthly, quarterly and annual financial schedules required to maintain compliance with financial policies and procedures consistent with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day OperationsEnsure accounting is performed in accordance with GAAP and update the monthly close schedules for financial compliance. Review financial statements for accuracy during each close and highlight any issues to the Assistant Controller. Areas of oversight include, but are not limited to, the following:Accounts Receivable

Revenue Recognition

Bank reconciliations

Balance sheet account reconciliation

Cash collections

Payroll entries

Support the assistant controller in driving the annual audit process; oversee the preparation of schedules for the annual audits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of delivery; review all statements and support liaising with the auditors

Support business processes and accounting policies and prepare corresponding documentation

Deliver exceptional, friendly customer service by researching and resolving accounting-related inquiries in timely and professional manner

Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation

Some local travel within NYC required

OtherMaintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts

Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance

Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures

Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements

Perform other related duties and projects as requested

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