Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc. 130 W 29th Street,7th Fl New York, NY 10001

JOB DESCRIPTION

Notice: Job Descriptions may change at any time. Described jobs may be altered, restructured or deleted at the discretion of management. All employment at Praxis, unless otherwise noted, is “at will.”

TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant

SUPERVISOR: CFO

CATEGORY: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Extremely motivated and results-driven financial professional with exceptional leadership skills, background in Cash Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation. Demonstrates ability to proactively work independently and within a team environment to resolve problems. Applicants have an opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that provides essential support services to some of New Yorks most vulnerable population. www.praxishousing.org.

DUTIES:

. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue and monthly journal entries.

• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying allocating, posting reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies.

• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts preparing internal trial balance reconciling entries.

• Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial Statements and other statements, for funders quarterly and working with Auditors

• Preparation of annual agency budgets with CFO

• Review monthly bank reconciliations make necessary entries.

• Experience in managing governments grants

• Auditing, reconciling and verifying documents for accuracy

• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

• Assist in compiling requested documents for auditors and regulatory agencies

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. CPA a plus

Experience: Minimum 5 years non-for-profit accounting a plus

Skills – Accounting Sage 50, Excel, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting non-negotiable deadlines.

Full or Part time a discussion