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HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut Accountant III (1199 SEIU) in Valhalla, New York

Employer Name: New York Medical College

Overview Manage and maintain awards issued to the College from New York State, Foundations and National Institutes of Health (NIH) subcontracts. Responsible for approving expenditures based on the Terms and Conditions of awards. Approve subcontract recipient invoices based on actual and expected expenditures. Provide analysis on accounting activity to Principal Investigators (PIs) and Administrators. Perform accounting transactions including creating and submitting monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual financial reports of grant activity to funding agencies. Assist with financial projects as requested. Serve as liaison to funding agencies on behalf of the College. Communicate with PIs and administrators regarding agency regulation, college policies and procedures. This role also serves as backup for the direct federal awards. Responsibilities Review and approve, if appropriate, grant expenditures submitted by Principal Investigators including Purchase Orders, electronic personnel action forms (E-PAFs), Travel Expense Reports, and Petty Cash Vouchers. Prepare and submit expenditure reports and vouchers to funding agencies as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Prepare and submit invoices to funding agencies as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of awards. Approve subcontract recipient invoices based on actual and expected expenditures. Prepare journal entries to support E-PAFs and other payroll adjustments. Prepare financial analysis of accounts as requested by the Principal Investigators to assist with management of award. Quarterly review of all Time and Effort reports. Prepare chart of account maintenance forms to open/change/close accounts. File approved expenditures. Maintain electronic grant files. Provide additional support to direct federal awards. Other duties/projects as assigned. Qualifications Education Requirement: Baccalaureate Degree in accounting or finance Computer/special skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, proficiency with accounting software, good communication skills Technical skills: Able to perform financial analysis of budget/revenue/expenditures. Equipment operation: Computer, scanner, copier, fax Prior experience: Prior knowledge of grant administration 1-year related experience required Minimum Salary USD $68,452.36/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $70,910.56/Yr.

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