Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · 8 hours ago
Senior Accountant
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expRockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving. The Senior Accountant will perform and oversee all professional accounting work, including financial data analysis and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and policies.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of the financial management and/or control process
Prepare financial reports as required, including monthly and annual budgets and actual financial reports for Sponsored Projects and Funds in concert with other members of the Finance and Operations teams
Participate in the development and maintenance of RPA finance policy and procedure manuals
Oversee assigned areas and participate in the preparation of annual financial statements and in providing supporting schedules and assistance for annual and program/grant audits as required
Oversee assigned areas and participate in the preparation of annual tax returns and financial reports
Manage key aspects of data which includes being responsible for developing or operating key elements of the system
Support the budgeting and forecasting process through discussion with internal stakeholders, data aggregation, data/variance analysis, and updates as necessary/assigned
Responsible for assuring the integrity, accuracy, and functionality of the financial reports and procedures
Perform monthly financial analysis of key/designated Income and balance sheet accounts
Ensure proper accounting and release of Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
Develop and prepare financial reports, operation reports, as well as management reports to meet the specific needs of key internal/external stakeholders
Develop and deliver financial guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practices
Apply and implement Board policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation and adequate financial controls
Acts as liaison to outside auditors, tax accountants, and consultants for finance projects/initiatives
Support projects, advisors, and staff in enhancing understanding and utilization of financial reports
Conducts complex and critical financial studies and analyses, and analyzes and applies applicable new accounting guidelines and principles
Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards
Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolve queries and issues, and refer very complex or contentious issues to others
Cross-train with other team members and act as the primary backup for other Senior Accountants, Lead Senior Accountants as required
Provide training/guidance to junior staff
Works independently and provides guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision-making
Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on achieving full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations
Acts with expertise as the organization's authority on using clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies
Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations
Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on acquiring, organizing, protecting, and processing data to fulfill business objectives
Works independently and provides guidance and training to others while interpreting and applying comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies in areas of expertise
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in accounting
Experienced practitioner with a significant degree of responsibility required (5 years)
Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit finance and accounting
Solid experience in accounting software and the Microsoft Office suite of products (particularly Outlook and Excel)
Seeking someone with background in government grants & reporting
Preferred
Experience working in client-facing roles, or with significant internal client support, preferred
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid sick leave
Vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Access to professional development resources
Company
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors provides research and counsel on charitable giving, develops philanthropic programs.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ingrid Rasmussen
Chief Financial Officer
Nick Hodges
Senior Vice President and COO
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