Accounting Supervisor

Do you want to be part of a local organization that supports communities across NYS by providing over 1,000 programs that change the lives of those less fortunate?  AP is proud to partner exclusively with a nonprofit that is growing their team. The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of financial reporting and controls for their assigned Agency(ies). This includes supervising staff, managing processes, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong nonprofit background with excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to be a part of something meaningful!

• Supports the strategic objective of the organization’s financial stability.
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to assure compliance with federal, state, and local government laws and regulations.
• Coordinates the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and reviews analyses with financial management as required.
• Works with external auditors during year-end audit to provide requested documentation related to financial statements.
• Assists in the preparation of financial documentation for 990 filings for entities.
• Coordinates response to auditor information requests related to assigned Agency(ies).
• Prepares monthly comparative financial statements with a view to identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as appropriate.
• Supervises and prepares monthly journal entries as needed.
• Supervises general ledger reconciliations and oversees monthly closing process for assigned Agency(ies).
• Supervises and mentors assigned accounting staff.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth and positivity with a team-oriented approach that is focused on exceptional customer service.
• Ensures accountability for team performance.
• Effectively communicates and shares best practices.
• Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Identifies financial process and/or internal control problems and presents recommendations for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Follows internal control policies.
• Participates in meetings and training programs as required.
• Understands and upholds the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience.