Accounting Supervisor - Finance Department

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Supervisor oversees a staff of four who work directly with NYC agencies. Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies and arrange for audits of company accounts. Oversees the books and records of Selfhelp and its affiliates developing and maintaining the agency’s integrated finance and accounting system by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Directs the duties of subordinates, including assigning duties, monitoring work, providing feedback, and completing evaluations.
• Works with the program to establish budgets, reporting and tracking of all grants/income sources.
• Oversee entering of source data and programs into computer, analyze output to identify existence and nature of problems, and orders indicated corrections to design or program.
• Compile and issue required monthly reports.
• Meets all department reporting deadlines.
• Compile composite reports from individual reports of subordinates required by management or government agencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Adheres to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.

Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000 annual salary; commensurate with experience

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; related experience, with two years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manages one or more employees in the Finance Department; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

• Business office environment with phone and computer use.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.