Chief Accountant - General & Admin.

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Description

HeartShare Human Services of New York, a distinguished non-profit organization, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Accountant to provide fiscal oversight. The Chief Accountant will play a vital role in analyzing and interpreting complex financial data while ensuring compliance with all internal and external accounting requirements.

Position Summary

The Chief Accountant – (G&A) is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable operations and related accounting functions within HeartShare’s General and Administrative (G&A) division. This position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments, vendor management, and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies. The Chief Accountant serves as a key liaison between the Finance department and other departments, ensuring strong internal controls, effective workflow, and adherence to fiscal accountability standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position

• Oversee all aspects of the Accounts Payable function across multiple subsidiaries, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense allocations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards in all payable-related transactions.
• Review and approve invoices, journal entries, and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to A / P, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Support the Vice President of Finance – G&A with cash flow management, payment scheduling, intercompany transactions, and expense forecasting.
• Lead efforts to improve A / P efficiency through automation, workflow optimization, and process standardization.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Accounting, and Program Management teams to ensure proper expense coding and allocation.
• Assist with the preparation of various external reports related to banking and funder reporting.
• Prepare documentation and assist with internal and external audits, providing supporting schedules and analyses.
• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff responsible for A / P functions while promoting accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of financial systems (, NetSuite, Kissflow) and other technology initiatives.
• Support special projects and other finance-related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Finance – G&A.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

Experience

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time / part-time status. You can expect :

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to .

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE :

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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