Sr. Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role will be based in Schenectady, New York, and focuses on managing financial operations for Facilities Services within the education sector. The position requires someone who can ensure accuracy in financial reporting, oversee purchase orders and contracts, and provide key insights into budget management and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify invoices and receipts, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and approving them for payment.

• Maintain and track purchase orders, contracts, and insurance documentation for Facilities Services.

• Oversee the creation and compliance of purchase orders, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

• Analyze transaction details to confirm accurate postings to Facilities Services accounts.

• Manage changes to purchase orders, including updates for change orders, and reconcile them with billing records.

• Collaborate with the finance department on year-end closings, including forecasting with accruals and final budget projections.

• Monitor and allocate budgets, including cross-department cost allocations and purchasing activities.

• Maintain a contractor log, ensuring all insurance and compliance requirements are up to date.

• Conduct routine audits and maintain a financial matrix to track spending and compliance with established limits.• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing budgets exceeding $15MM and performing financial analysis; 10 years preferred.

• Proven expertise in accounts payable, procurement, and contract management for projects ranging from $1M to $10M.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite tools, with experience using enterprise systems and project management software.

• Strong understanding of financial management for capital projects and facilities-related work.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct reconciliations, including account, balance sheet, and bank reconciliations.

• Skilled in handling journal entries, month-end closings, and expense allocation processes.

• Experience in budget forecasting, cost allocation, and year-end financial processes.