Internal Auditor Accountant

Hollywood Drive

99 Hollywood Drive

Smithtown, NY 11787, USA

Full time, Salaried

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000/year

Shift Available: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65‑year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

The Role: Brightway Living & Learning’s Internal Auditor/Accountant helps fulfill Brightway’s mission by auditing the finances of our petty cash accounts, and the accounts of the individuals we support. The Internal Auditor/Accountant also works to ensure compliance with grant requirements and performs the accounting responsibilities for those grants. In addition, the Internal Auditor/Accountant assists the Finance team with the preparation of budgets and financial statements.

• Acquire, analyze, and evaluate documentation, including reports, statements, receipts, and cash on hand, to audit Agency procedures and ascertain whether Agency is meeting its financial, operational, and compliance objectives.
• Audit Agency petty cash accounts, ensuring proper use of p‑cards and controls over p‑cards/cash.
• Internally audit Adult and Children’s Residential Program individuals’ personal needs accounts and bank accounts, ensuring proper controls and procedures are followed within the residential programs; ensure balances and spending adhere to the requirements as described in the OPWDD Personal Allowance manual.
• Audit Agency’s payroll process to ensure proper controls over HRIS/payroll system and accuracy in paychecks, including review of timecards, pay rates, bonus/stipends, and any manual adjustments.
• Prepare and present summarized findings in audit reports to be distributed to the appropriate internal parties, detailing any potential recommendations on how to improve procedures and internal controls.
• Keep updated on audit procedures, internal processes, and industry regulations, including attending relevant training courses.
• Maintain an active role in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they are current with regulation updates and best practices.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3 years accounting or internal audit experience required; not‑for‑profit experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Must be organized, efficient, and able to multi‑task.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and vehicle with valid inspection/insurance coverage, as travel is required between sites.

• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families.
• Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

• Comprehensive paid training.
• Exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Paid time off for school breaks.

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• A good communicator and team player.
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