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About the Role

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks a Senior Accountant to manage and maintain accurate financial processes and data, including preparing timely reports for stakeholders and ensuring compliance with grantor guidelines for federal, state, and local grants. This role requires delivering effective results during close and collaborating across departments to ensure financial data accuracy while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing State and Federal funding sources, including internal and external fiscal reporting.
Assist Controller in designing and preparing grant and contract budgets for management review.
Perform monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis for State and Federal funding sources.
Assist in Month and year-end close processes, including Journal entries, allocations, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Provide assessment of internal controls by identifying risks, documenting processes, and recommending corrective actions.
Prepare and submit cost-reimbursable grant invoices, financial reports, and vouchers in accordance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
Reconcile grant-related accounts, identify discrepancies, and adjust records.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200), state/local grant rules, and GAAP.
Maintain accurate records of grant receivables, allocations, and expenditures in the organization’s financial system.
Monitor and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and projections.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for funders, management, and regulatory bodies.
Develop audit schedules, documentation, and support for annual and other required audits.
Assist with external audit requests related to grants by gathering supporting documentation and coordinating information.
Assist in implementation and maintenance of internal controls for grant accounting.
Maintain a secure database of grant financial documentation.
Provide technical assistance to other grant accountants and cross-functional teams.
Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

Effective analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
Technical Professional knowledge with the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable accounting laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously while working as a team player.
Highly organized and delivers success meeting required finance deadlines.
Proven experience in grant accounting, including federal and state grant compliance.
Strong knowledge of GAAP standards and guidelines, federal grant regulations, and internal control frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP systems. Sage Intacct preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Minimum of 5-years GAAP experience including handling monthly close, audits and accounting responsibilities.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to fifteen pounds at times.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Successfully pass background checks.

Skills

Grant accounting
Federal grant compliance
State grant compliance
GAAP standards
Federal grant regulations
Internal control frameworks
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
ERP systems
Sage Intacct
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Budget monitoring
Variance analysis
Journal entries
Allocations
Accruals
Account reconciliations
Internal controls
Cost-reimbursable grant invoices
Financial reports
Vouchers
Grant receivables
Grant expenditures
Audit schedules
Audit documentation

Location

Central New York

Work Type

Remote Position No

Experience Level

Senior
5-years GAAP experience

Education Level

Advanced Accounting degree required
CPA strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) association representing over 300 businesses and organizations across Central and Upstate New York.
About three-quarters of MACNY’s members are industrial companies with the remaining members consisting of accounting firms, insurance agencies, law firms, financial institutions, and other service providers that support manufacturers.
MACNY members supply the region, nation, and world with a variety of products and services.
Distributed across 26 counties in Central and Upstate New York, MACNY’s member companies employ over 50,000 workers.
For members and the community, MACNY’s staff provides a wide range of services, including training and leadership development, networking events, workforce development, human resources services, advocacy, energy and purchasing solutions, and organizational growth services and consulting.
This portfolio is designed to provide members with the tools, information, people, and resources they need to compete in the global market.

Equal Opportunity

MACNY employment practices and procedures and conditions of employment are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, status as a victim of domestic violence, veteran status, special disabled veteran or disability, or non-job-related felony conviction record (or any other legally protected status) including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, retention and termination in accordance with applicable federal laws.