Senior Accountant, Restricted Funds
Apply NowCompany: Public Health Solutions
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Company Overview:
PHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-based organization (CBO) that has existed for 70 years to improve health equity and address health-related social needs (HRSN) for historically underserved marginalized communities. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable families, supporting community-based organizations through our long- standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.
PHS administers WholeYouNYC (WYNYC), a coordinated community resource network that builds trustworthy and reliable pathways between healthcare providers, health plans and CBOs providing critical resources in the community that address the social drivers of health. WYNYC brings together over 100 organizations offering various programs - such as food, housing, employment, health insurance, and sexual health services - across all five boroughs. These services and programs make it possible for New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives and ultimately reduce health disparities and advance health equity. To date, our network has already impacted thousands of lives through community partnerships and referrals, generating millions in estimated healthcare savings.
New York State (NYS) recently announced the availability of $500M statewide from 8/1/24 - 3/31/27 to support Social Care Network (SCN) lead entities that will be responsible for the coordination of social care delivery in various regions across the state. PHS WYNYC network was recently awarded $152M as a regional SCN for New York City.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the WYNYC Director of Restricted Funds, the Senior Restricted Funds Accountant review annual program budgets, prepare periodic fiscal reports, draw down requests and monthly grant reports. Review and approve vouchers for allocability, allowability and consistency to agency budget. Monitor and review payroll charges to ensure compliance to Time and Effort requirements. Process monthly G/L production, prepare journal entries, and conduct ad hoc account analyses. Monitor spending and encumbrance progress against budget and prepare regular budget modifications. Prepare management reports and fiscal analyses as required. Compute and drawdown monthly overhead allowances. Provide other duties as assigned.
Specifically, the Senior Accountant is responsible for:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Desired Skills:
Benefits:
At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don't have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you!
This position is contingent upon grant funding. We are proactively recruiting candidates prior to the grant award to expedite the hiring process. While grant funding is not guaranteed, we expect funding to be available until early 2027.
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.
PHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-based organization (CBO) that has existed for 70 years to improve health equity and address health-related social needs (HRSN) for historically underserved marginalized communities. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable families, supporting community-based organizations through our long- standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.
PHS administers WholeYouNYC (WYNYC), a coordinated community resource network that builds trustworthy and reliable pathways between healthcare providers, health plans and CBOs providing critical resources in the community that address the social drivers of health. WYNYC brings together over 100 organizations offering various programs - such as food, housing, employment, health insurance, and sexual health services - across all five boroughs. These services and programs make it possible for New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives and ultimately reduce health disparities and advance health equity. To date, our network has already impacted thousands of lives through community partnerships and referrals, generating millions in estimated healthcare savings.
New York State (NYS) recently announced the availability of $500M statewide from 8/1/24 - 3/31/27 to support Social Care Network (SCN) lead entities that will be responsible for the coordination of social care delivery in various regions across the state. PHS WYNYC network was recently awarded $152M as a regional SCN for New York City.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the WYNYC Director of Restricted Funds, the Senior Restricted Funds Accountant review annual program budgets, prepare periodic fiscal reports, draw down requests and monthly grant reports. Review and approve vouchers for allocability, allowability and consistency to agency budget. Monitor and review payroll charges to ensure compliance to Time and Effort requirements. Process monthly G/L production, prepare journal entries, and conduct ad hoc account analyses. Monitor spending and encumbrance progress against budget and prepare regular budget modifications. Prepare management reports and fiscal analyses as required. Compute and drawdown monthly overhead allowances. Provide other duties as assigned.
Specifically, the Senior Accountant is responsible for:
- Developing and reviewing annual program budgets, prepare periodic fiscal reports, draw down requests and grant reports. Review and approve vouchers and purchase orders.
- Monitoring and review payroll charges.
- Handling monthly G/L production, prepare journal entries, and conduct ad hoc account analyses.
- Monitoring spending and encumbrance progress against budget and prepare regular budget modifications. Prepare management reports and fiscal analyses as required.
- Computing and draw down monthly overhead allowances.
- Providing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Degree - B.S. or B.A. in accounting
- Years of Experience - 5 or more in grant accounting. Knowledgeable in financial management of Federal, state and city grants.
- Skills - Must have the highest degree of proficiency in Excel, must know major non-profit accounting system, must have superior organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience in monitoring gov grants and be familiar with city, state, and OMB guidelines.
Desired Skills:
- Problem solver, innovative thinker.
- Proven leadership and communication skills at all levels.
- Proven ability to work collegially with staff, management and all stakeholders in time sensitive, performance driven environments.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Work Schedule.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
- 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
- College Savings Plan.
- Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don't have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you!
This position is contingent upon grant funding. We are proactively recruiting candidates prior to the grant award to expedite the hiring process. While grant funding is not guaranteed, we expect funding to be available until early 2027.
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.