Staff Accountant

About Atrium:

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Client Overview:

Our client is a respected nonprofit organization in NYC that provides health, retirement, and welfare benefits to healthcare workers and their families. The organization plays a critical role in supporting frontline healthcare employees through strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and a mission-driven culture focused on service, integrity, and community impact. Our client is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$28/hr – $32/hr

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing general ledgers, bank reconciliations, and other accounting duties. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting department.

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

• Responsible for the general ledgers of the assigned Fund, this includes but is not limited to preparing daily, monthly & yearly transactions, journal entries, and recording of adjustments.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances on a monthly basis.
• Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly inter-fund and liability reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements, trial balances, and other supplemental schedules.
• Assist with cash flow and trustee report preparation.
• Reconcile daily cash deposits with Accounts Receivable data.
• Process interfund bank transfers.
• Prepare income statement reconciliations for contributions and benefit expenses monthly.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Form 5500 & Form 990.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Required Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

• An intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel is required. 
• Knowledge of Non-Profit or Taft-Hartley Plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral, written, and listening.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and multitask under deadline pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

• Knowledge of grant accounting is a plus.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the field of accounting is required, with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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