Social Science Research Council

Staten Island Finance Office

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, with an annual operating budget of approximately $15 million, devoted to improving the quality and usefulness of social science research. It seeks to bring necessary knowledge to public issues. Founded in 1923, and supported by both private foundations and a range of governments, SSRC has projects on every continent and brings together researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers throughout the world. Council activities encourage innovation, build research capacity, and help social scientists engage broader constituencies. For more information about the SSRC please visit the website www.ssrc.org

The SSRC Finance Department seeks a Senior Accountant to have overall responsibility for the General Ledger System. This position will report directly to the Finance Manager and will work closely with the Council’s Senior Financial Advisor, in the Council’s Staten Island Finance Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Account for investment activities--equity, fixed income, mutual funds and hedge funds
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Monitoring and analysis of non-grants accounts receivable
• Assist in coordinating accounts payable and payroll process
• Coordinate monthly general ledger closing schedule
• Allocate costs to programs and grants on a monthly basis
• Review transaction data for accuracy, adequateness of documentation and conformity to chart of accounts
• Responsible for operation of Fundware Accounts Payable and General Ledger software modules.
• Coordinate cash forecasting process
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation subsidiary accounting
• Assist in coordinating year end audit, including preparation of schedules and other documents for auditors.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in relevant discipline
• Approximately 3-5 years of accounting experience, some working in nonprofit and/or governmental environments and familiarity with investment accounting operations
• Very strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Advanced computer knowledge: Excel and/or 123, Access, PowerPoint, MS Word and Nonprofit accounting systems

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be $50,000 - $55,000. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement and professional development funds; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.

Application Process

Interested applicants should send a detailed letter describing their background and interest in SSRC, their resume, and the names of three professional colleagues who can serve as references. Applications may be submitted either by mail or electronically by e-mail.

Applications may be sent electronically to: applications@ssrc.org

Applications may also be sent by mail to:
Senior Accountant Search
Human Resources Department
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
USA

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