Accountant (Payroll/GL)

We are seeking an Accountant (Payroll/GL) who would be responsible for weekly payroll, month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and backup for accounts receivable and accounts payable. This is an exempt, full-time salaried position.

Sign on bonus available – $2,000 total!

$1,000 paid after 3 months, additional $1,000 paid after 6 months 

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll.
• Ensure, in coordination with Human Resources, that employee payroll data is entered correctly on computerized system.
• Oversee third party payroll reporting and tax filings.
• Reconcile payroll accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepare and reconcile quarterly and annual census reports.
• Assist with month-end closing process, including journal entries, reconciliation and financial statements.
• Assist in accounting for fixed assets and capital reports, including: maintain fixed assets ledger, prepare and distribute capital variance reports, work with Accounting Manager and department directors to manage fixed assets, review invoices, and maintain capital variance reports.
• Prepare and distribute apartment turnover capital and expense reports and analysis.
• Provide oversight and backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and daily data entry (cash receipts, charge slips, etc.) and review coding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Complete journal entries and other projects as assigned.
• Store accounting records per retention policy and procedure.
• Update and maintain labor analysis reports in coordination with Accounting Manager and communicate to department managers.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent employee and resident information.
• Assist Accounting Manager and Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer with other accounting projects and reports as needed. 
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Business or other related field.
• Three or more years experience as an Accountant, preferably in a not for profit setting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Brookhaven offers its employees competitive wages, subsidized medical and dental insurance (dependent upon eligibility), generous paid time off and participation in retirement plan.