Accountant, Senior

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.

Position Description

Reporting to the Assistant Comptroller, the Senior Accountant provides analysis, data management, reporting, communications, and supervision for accounting operations, including financial reporting, financial systems development and implementation and related process improvements, compliance, retirement, benefit plan, internal, and other audits, asset depreciation, insurance, depreciation, fridge benefit calculations, indirect cost proposals, and/or other tasks as assigned. This position may also be called upon to provide, in a supporting role, other financial functions, including accounts payable and receivable, interface/integration with grants administration, payroll, taxes, payments in lieu of taxes, cash management, endowments, budget formulation and execution, and/or debt management.

Position Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain financial statements.
Review and approve daily/monthly journal entries.
Manage annual financial audit and Uniform Guidance audit.
Manage annual benefit plan audits.
Oversee and prepare quarterly internal financial statements.
Oversee and maintain proper business practices conforming to GAAP regulatory compliance and Lab policy.
Review annual 990s, 990-T, NYS CT-13, quarterly payroll tax returns.
Oversee and analyze asset depreciation and other asset management.
Manage and prepare month-end and annual closing.
Manage financial system improvements and integration/interface with other Laboratory business systems and process improvements.
Support Indirect cost negotiations.
Provide fringe benefit calculations.
Undertake Internal Audit
Better integrate Finance and Grants management.
Manage staff as directed by the Assistant Comptroller, and support management of other staff as needed.
Provide support to other Finance units as needed in the following functions to advance the effective and efficient operation of the Laboratory’s finances:
Preparation and execution of the Laboratory operating budget
Manage daily operating cash accounts.
Accounts payable and receivable
Capital Budgeting
Debt management
Strategic and multi-year financial planning
Interface/integration with grants administration
Taxes and payments in lieu of taxes
Business case analysis

Position Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: (Degree Requirements)
Bachelor’s degree
CPA Required

EXPERIENCE: (Amount of Experience Required to perform responsibilities)
Five or more years of accounting experience, preferably managing or auditing non-profit organizations. Uniform Guidance Audit experience.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB:

This position requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and internal control procedures, and other financial management skills to support effective and efficient delivery of the Laboratory’s financial operations.
Effective analytical, financial and business management skills. Ability to earn the trust and respect of co-workers and Laboratory community, creating positive relationships.
Ability to manage, supervise, and develop a diverse team of finance professionals.
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work, ability to meet multiple and often competing deadlines. Strong project management skills.
Ability to evaluate and improve processes and leverage technology and tools. Inclination to document processes and policies while working in an environment where personal relationships and service are highly valued. Must be highly service oriented, while also motivated and able to drive increased efficiency.
Must be highly proficient with information technology and systems, including Microsoft Suite applications, and have excellent Excel skills, as well as strong proficiency with google tools. Ability to learn and work with various accounting programs.
Must be able to navigate an organization without strong organizational silos and be comfortable with ambiguity and situations where authority is diffused. Understanding of not-for-profit organizations, accounting, finance and regulations will be a significant asset.
Experience with Infor/Lawson, and/or similar not-for-profit accounting applications strongly preferred.

Interested candidates should apply for this position via the CSHL careers website at

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cshl/jobs/4084…

Environment:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and education institution recognized internationally for its excellence in fundamental areas, such as cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. The Laboratory has long been recognized as a place for nurturing young scientists, with post-doctoral researchers being an integral part of the discovery process. The Laboratory offers a warm, collegial, and collaborative work environment in a beautiful location about one hour from New York City.

We strongly recommend to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 however; it is not a requirement for employment.

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