Accounting – Associate Director of Accounting

The Archdiocese of New York (ADNY) provides grants and subsidies principally to support certain parishes and schools within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. There are several entities within and under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New York, including Archbishopric (ARB), Parish Assistance Corporation (PAC), Ecclesiastical Assistance Corporation (EAC), Ecclesiastical Properties Corporation (EPC), Archdiocesan Service Corporation (ASC) as well as other entities.

The Associate Director’s (AD) primary responsibility is assisting the Director of Accounting - ADNY (DOA) in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial and budgetary information to management. The AD needs to: ensure timely daily journal entry recording; monthly closing of financial books; account reconciliation and analysis, preparation and distribution of financial information to authorized personnel; monitor the activities of all functional areas under the responsibility of the DOA;

and provide backup managerial support, as needed.

• Maintain accurate financial records, prepare all monthly account reconciliations and necessary journal entries and schedules for ADNY utilizing Lawson ledger system.
• Assist the DOA with the management of the St. Rose Settlement, St. Paul’s Guild, Cardinal Spellman Foundation, the Jackson Fund, therefore analysis and monthly closes.
• Assist the DOA with the accounting and audits related to the Catholic Community Relations Council (CCRC) and the New York State Catholic Healthcare Plan (NYSCHP).
• Assist with the Archdiocesan Common Investment Fund (CIF) and the Joint Perpetual Care Fund, Inc. (JPC), as needed
• Maintain general ledger and ensure timely monthly closing of financial books for ADNY and other entities, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial analyses for management and the annual ADNY consolidated financial statements.
• Participate in the year-end audits by ensuring that proper and accurate financial information and records are provided to the auditors on a timely basis to meet the audit reporting deadlines.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the accounting team and encourage and facilitate cross-training between entities and teams.
• Assist in evaluating, improving, implementing and documenting internal controls within ADNY.
• Assist the DOA, and/or lead other special projects and ad-hoc reporting, as required by management
• Other related duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA mandatory.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and financial systems (Lawson Infor systems preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Quick learner, creative, self-starter with good judgment and high energy.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality of information received for analysis and review.

This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.