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Our Company:The American Thoracic Society (ATS) improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB (Tuberculosis), the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases.The Position:Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for monitoring, reconciling, analyzing, and reporting on the organization's financial activities, as well as processing related accounting transactions. Ensure all accounting follows GAAP. Troubleshoot financial operations and business practices as they affect the quality of financial data and reporting.Position Responsibilities:Coordinate the recording, reconciliation and reporting on all accounting activity. Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP for all general ledger transactions and reconciliations.Responsible for coordinating the proper coding and reconciling all activity in subsystems such as Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and various credit card and bank systems. Serve as a resource for questions and issues regarding data within the subsystems.Collaborate and liaise with departments such as Development to reconcile activity and troubleshoot any issues with data from their systems (such as Salesforce) vs. the accounting system.Review all contracts, donor agreements, grants, and MOUs in order to record revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP.Responsible for the budgeting, tracking and reporting of financial activity related to individual grants. Prepare and analyze project budgets and monthly grant financial reports. Update project budgets and record and reconcile grant revenue and expenditures, including funds released, labor and overhead allocations.Ensure financial compliance of grants with government, foundation and private funding requirements. Review grant documentation, including funding guidelines, application, budget, award letter(s), and specific grant requirements. Communicate with appropriate program staff.Perform monthly cash reconciliations. Maintain and implement cash handling policies and procedures in accordance with best practices.Monitor receivable and payable aging reports. Work with other Finance staff and third-party vendors to troubleshoot cases in which items are significantly delinquent. Recommend procedural changes to support efficient and accurate financial operations.Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and accounting reports. Review reports with program and senior Finance staff. Design and generate customized reports as needed.Identify areas of internal control weaknesses, develop policies and procedures, and conduct internal audits of processes requiring improvement as directed by senior Finance pute non-disbursement related taxes owed (e.g., sales tax, UBIT) and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.Participate in the preparation of year-end financial and single audits, as well as compliance audits, including creating audit-requested schedules and retrieving supporting documentation and back-up information. Provide staff support in preparation of 990.Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned, e.g., systems implementation, annual indirect cost proposal, IRS and other government inquiries.Position Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Minimum 5 years' related accounting or finance experience required. Previous experience in non-profit accounting and finance strongly preferred.Knowledge of economic and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound recommendations that have business impact on day-to-day operations.Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and time management.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.Knowledge of maintaining financial databases and computerized accounting systems required. Knowledge of Intacct strongly preferred.Strong communications skills with the ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to managers with a range of financial capabilities.Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Possess a collaborative approach to problem-solving.Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.Must demonstrate strong ethics, transparent handling of financial matters, and the ability to avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest.Ability to effectively manage time productively, meet deadlines and engage in continuous learning.Reasons to consider us:Hybrid work environment (two remote days each week)Generous paid holidays & paid time offComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits403b with partial company matchCommuter benefitsMonthly meditationPhysical requirements:Please note that this is a hybrid position that will require you to come into our New York Office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.Some travel may be required, such as to our annual International Conference.You may experience prolonged periods of sitting andor standing.You may experience repeated typing motions involving your wrists, hands, andor fingers.Pay Range: We are pleased to offer a range of $90-95k for this position.ATS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. ATS will not discriminate against any applicant for employment, employee, or intern on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ATS also prohibits harassment of applicants for employment, employees or interns based on any of these protected categories. It is ATS' policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.ATS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, ATS offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the application or hiring process you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time.