Program & G/L Accountant Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=265+N.+Clinton+Ave.+Rochester+NY+USA+14605) Description FUNCTION:The Program/ GL Accountant is responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining all accounting and financial reporting requirements of assigned programs. Handle various day-to-day accounting functions. Perform account research, and run Trial Balance reports, manage budget-to-actual program reports. Complete vouchers, and other time sensitive program submission reports. RESPONSIBILITIES: + For new programs, (special focus on Business Development programs) – read request for proposal, obtain an understanding of the funding/budget parameters, and develop a budget and budget narrative based on those parameters. + For existing programs – analyze new budget against past performance and understand variances. + Work with program directors and Program Planning, Research and Evaluation (PPR&E) to determine staff and program-specific costs as necessary for both new and existing program budgets. + Actively manage and maintain contract management tracking spreadsheet to track and understand accounting and financial reporting requirements, including cash and in-kind match requirements. + Ensure all costs associated with grant are properly recorded and all costs charged against the grant are accurate. + Analyze costs against budget to ensure in line and variances are understood and properly communicated. + Prepare program accounting spreadsheet for assigned programs on a monthly basis. + Review accounting spreadsheets with VP of Accounts Receivables on a monthly basis. Identify, discuss, and adjust any issues, including, but not limited to program allocations, budget-to-actual variances, and programmatic changes. + Host monthly budget review meetings with program directors and PPR&E on a monthly basis to review accounting spreadsheets. Identify, discuss, and adjust any issues, including, but not limited to program allocations, budget-to-actual variances, and programmatic changes. + Prepare vouchers/billings for assigned contracts/grants within timeline of agreement. + Prepare budgets and related documents for new contract proposals as assigned. + Prepare contract related reports for assigned programs on a timely basis. + Prepare Medicaid billings for assigned Medicaid funded programs, and process Medicaid re-bills as needed. + Assist VP of Accounts Receivable with a monthly analysis of open Accounts Receivable balances. Follow up with funders regarding outstanding billings. + Process and perform general accounting duties as assigned by the Sr. V.P of Finance + Perform all other duties as assigned by the Sr. V.P. of Finance. + Attend / support ULR events and fund-raising functions. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: · Associate degree in accounting with at least 2 years of experience in general accounting and/or grant/contract management. OR · Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 1 year of experience in general accounting and/or grant/contract management. · Ability to read contracts, summarize the accounting and financial reporting requirements, and translate that information into appropriate accounting entries and transactions. · Experience managing federal, state, and local program accounts is a plus. · Ability to function effectively as part of a team. · Strong analytical skills and attention to detail · Ability to interface with external vendors. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, competing tasks and demands. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Must be customer service oriented. · Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a team. · Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Business Central is a plus. Salary Description $25 per hour - $27.50 per hour