Overview

The 1199SEIU Benefit & Pension Funds provide comprehensive health, pension, and quality of life benefits to unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. We are among the largest labor-management funds in the nation, covering 400,000 members and their families.

If you’re ready for the brightest career future, join us in this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents. We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant for our Accounting & Finance department. 

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the general ledgers of assigned Funds; preparing monthly journal entries and record adjusting journal entries resulting from the annual audit 
  • Maintain Benefits Schedule and reconcile to the general ledger monthly
  • Research and reconcile all discrepancies in the Funds; including Accounts Payable for all assigned Funds monthly
  • Ensure that the monthly A/R report ties to the National Benefit Fund general ledger and the Depository account
  • Prepare accounting depreciation schedule for Fixed Assets on a quarterly basis; to include amortization schedule for Prepaid Expenses on a quarterly basis as well
  • Assist with inter-fund allocations and reconciliation’s; conduct quarterly billings to all Funds and record inter-fund transfers
  • Prepare and update auditing schedules monthly and annually
  • Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation’s monthly and updates bank account activity daily
  • Assist with the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements: Trial Balance, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and other supplemental schedules
  • Assist in Cash Flow preparation, and ensure that cash deposited in the National Benefit Fund General Depository accounts is reconciled daily
  • Prepare Medco Rx analysis quarterly
  • Conduct monthly updates of the Fund’s GRID in preparation for annual audit
  • Process all wire transfers and commingled check requests;
  • Reconcile and prepare Claims Financials and Trustee Expense Analysis monthly
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual National Benefit Fund General Directive 12, Form 5500, and Form 990 filings
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
  • Minimum three (3) year experience in the field of accounting with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred 
  • Knowledge of non-profit or Taft Hartley Plans
  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities; excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize work assignments
  • Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work independently and be a team player; able to effectively handle sensitive and confidential situations with integrity, tact, and diplomacy

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent fully employer-paid comprehensive benefits package and talented professional colleagues. For consideration and to apply, please visit us at https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NBF1199&cws=1&rid=9345. Please mention you saw this ad in Idealist. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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