Senior Accountant, Restricted Funds

Company Overview :

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential.

As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, tobacco control, and HIV / AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.

Position Summary :

The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in the financial administration of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and private funding regulations and organizational policies. This position typically involves managing a portfolio of grants, from award setup through closeout, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring.

The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to detail. They are adept at managing financial records, preparing GAAP financial and grant-specific reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Specifically, the Senior Accountant is responsible for :

• Developing and reviewing annual program budgets, prepare periodic fiscal reports, draw down requests and grant reports.
• Review and approve vouchers and purchase orders.
• Monitoring and review payroll charges.
• Handling monthly G / L production, prepare journal entries, and conduct ad hoc account analyses.
• Monitoring spending and encumbrance progress against budget and prepare regular budget modifications.
• Prepare management reports and fiscal analyses as required.
• Computing and draw down monthly overhead allowances.
• Providing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Desired Skills :

Reports To :

Director, Restricted Funds

Fiscal Manager, Restricted Funds

Direct Reports :

Staff Accountant, Restricted Funds

Benefits :

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don't have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

9am- 5pm

35 hours per week