Archdiocese of New York
Senior Accountant, GRSS Treasury Operations
Archdiocese of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Accountant, GRSS Treasury Operations
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The Archdiocese of New York has structured 48 of its elementary schools into a Global Regional School System (GRSS), with nine geographic school districts. The entire GRSS is supported by the Global Regional School System Operations, which is the conduit for all financial reporting. GRSS Operations will collect, process, and record data to provide a clear financial picture of each region/school.
The Senior Accountant supports the Controller with a wide variety of functions which include financial analysis, annual audit support and a focus on payroll reconciliations including all payroll expenses, payroll payments, employee tax withholding and application of benefit deductions. Prepares and/or analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines in a timely manner. Also responsible for recording and tracking fixed assets and reconciling scholarships. Responsible for reconciling payroll, operating and restricted bank accounts for each region. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and proactively and cooperatively work with other accounting staff to implement solutions as required.
Prepare, analyze and upload payroll transactions from Paychex on a timely manner such as payments of hours worked, personal time off, employee benefits, application of benefit deductions.
Complete payroll reconciliations for all regions with supporting schedules and analysis. Ensure totals on payroll reconciliation worksheet tie out to totals on uploaded payroll journal entries.
Prepare and/or analyze periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Reconcile all employer contributions, employee benefit contributions, garnishments, union dues and other deductions to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
Ensure all PFL and dental deductions are properly identified and entered to the correct general ledger account.
Journalize and reconcile FSA activities, including FSA deductions from regional accounts.
Maintain a reconciliation schedule of all consolidated bill benefits to payroll journal entries.
Input Mutual of America Bills based on the semi-monthly 403B contribution remittance confirmation reports and the related payroll reports including the semi-annual match payments.
Reconcile cash funding to Paychex summary payroll transactions reports.
Identify unmapped payroll transaction and investigate the appropriate accounting treatment, adjust payroll upload csv file before uploading payroll journal entry; coordinate with Paychex to resolve any unmapped or mis‑mapped accounts.
Analyze payroll reports, statements, records and make recommendations to improve payroll process.
Prepare and review the accuracy of payroll related journal entries and perform account reconciliation and analysis while ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and in compliance with company policies.
Prepares audit schedules and assists audit of payroll statements/reports.
Month End Scholarship reconciliation.
Prepare monthly management scholarship report.
Recording any cash transfers and treasury sweep transactions.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for each operating, restricted and payroll bank accounts, coordinating any discrepancies with other departments and the field team.
Quarterly 941 Employer Federal tax return reconciliation for payroll.
Monthly reconciliation of all investment activities.
Prepare/Upload and reconcile the Consolidated Bills.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions, track contracts‑in‑progress transferring to the appropriate asset category once the related projects have been completed. Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets, make the appropriate general ledger entries. Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets as requested by management and assist auditors with inquiries.
Performs other related duties and projects as required by management. Assist in the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures and controls in accordance with sound accounting principles, applicable regulations and laws as well as best practice.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in the non‑profit or education sector.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Attention to detail with strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Exceptional analytical skills, pro‑active and a good problem solver.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented, high‑volume web‑based environment.
Quick learner, creative, self‑starter with good judgment.
Salary range is $80,000 to $90,000
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Religious Institutions
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Direct message the job poster from Archdiocese of New York
The Archdiocese of New York has structured 48 of its elementary schools into a Global Regional School System (GRSS), with nine geographic school districts. The entire GRSS is supported by the Global Regional School System Operations, which is the conduit for all financial reporting. GRSS Operations will collect, process, and record data to provide a clear financial picture of each region/school.
The Senior Accountant supports the Controller with a wide variety of functions which include financial analysis, annual audit support and a focus on payroll reconciliations including all payroll expenses, payroll payments, employee tax withholding and application of benefit deductions. Prepares and/or analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines in a timely manner. Also responsible for recording and tracking fixed assets and reconciling scholarships. Responsible for reconciling payroll, operating and restricted bank accounts for each region. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and proactively and cooperatively work with other accounting staff to implement solutions as required.
Prepare, analyze and upload payroll transactions from Paychex on a timely manner such as payments of hours worked, personal time off, employee benefits, application of benefit deductions.
Complete payroll reconciliations for all regions with supporting schedules and analysis. Ensure totals on payroll reconciliation worksheet tie out to totals on uploaded payroll journal entries.
Prepare and/or analyze periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Reconcile all employer contributions, employee benefit contributions, garnishments, union dues and other deductions to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
Ensure all PFL and dental deductions are properly identified and entered to the correct general ledger account.
Journalize and reconcile FSA activities, including FSA deductions from regional accounts.
Maintain a reconciliation schedule of all consolidated bill benefits to payroll journal entries.
Input Mutual of America Bills based on the semi-monthly 403B contribution remittance confirmation reports and the related payroll reports including the semi-annual match payments.
Reconcile cash funding to Paychex summary payroll transactions reports.
Identify unmapped payroll transaction and investigate the appropriate accounting treatment, adjust payroll upload csv file before uploading payroll journal entry; coordinate with Paychex to resolve any unmapped or mis‑mapped accounts.
Analyze payroll reports, statements, records and make recommendations to improve payroll process.
Prepare and review the accuracy of payroll related journal entries and perform account reconciliation and analysis while ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and in compliance with company policies.
Prepares audit schedules and assists audit of payroll statements/reports.
Month End Scholarship reconciliation.
Prepare monthly management scholarship report.
Recording any cash transfers and treasury sweep transactions.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for each operating, restricted and payroll bank accounts, coordinating any discrepancies with other departments and the field team.
Quarterly 941 Employer Federal tax return reconciliation for payroll.
Monthly reconciliation of all investment activities.
Prepare/Upload and reconcile the Consolidated Bills.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions, track contracts‑in‑progress transferring to the appropriate asset category once the related projects have been completed. Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets, make the appropriate general ledger entries. Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets as requested by management and assist auditors with inquiries.
Performs other related duties and projects as required by management. Assist in the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures and controls in accordance with sound accounting principles, applicable regulations and laws as well as best practice.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in the non‑profit or education sector.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Attention to detail with strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Exceptional analytical skills, pro‑active and a good problem solver.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented, high‑volume web‑based environment.
Quick learner, creative, self‑starter with good judgment.
Salary range is $80,000 to $90,000
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Religious Institutions
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