Archdiocese of New York
Institutional Commodity Services Corp. (ICS)
Director of Accounting
Position Description:
Institutional Commodity Services (ICS) was founded and headquartered in the Archdiocese of New York; it also serves the Archdiocese of Newark and the Dioceses of Albany, Bridgeport, Brooklyn, and Camden.
The Director of Accounting is responsible for administering effective accounting guidelines and procedures supporting the financial strategies and activities of ICS.
Reports to: Director of ICS
Work Location: 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly and year-end closing of financial records and posting of month-end and year-end information.
- Maintain journals for accruals, inventory, depreciation, and other necessary adjustments
to journal entries. - Prepare monthly financial statements for ICS.
- Supervise ICS Administrative Assistant and oversee accounts receivable and payable functions. Train and evaluate employees to enhance performance.
- Respond to financial questions/concerns of the Finance Office of the Archdiocese of New York.
- Access lockbox bank account and download ACHs, copies of checks and supporting documentation. Prepare Excel spreadsheet showing distribution of checks received and send info to designated ICS staff.
- Approve bank transfers and EFTs and enter bank fees into Lawson accounting system.
- Approve monthly bank reconciliations and prepare daily cash report.
- Biweekly, prepare and distribute an outstanding receivables report to Director.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance financial and informational reporting.
- Act as liaison between the Archdiocese and outside accounting firm in connection with year- end audits and ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.
- Prepare and recommend department budget for approval. Monitor spending for adherence to budget and identify variances as necessary.
- Establish/maintain cyclical schedules (biweekly, monthly, quarterly) for the major ICS accounting functions.
- Provide sales reports and various analyses for the Director.
- Assure that policies, practices, methods and procedures conform to the professional standards and to the mission and ethical values of the Archdiocese.
- Review equipment sourcing proposals prepared by Equipment Sourcing Administrative Assistant and assist in establishing pricing for all products sold.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 3-year supervisory experience required
- Public accounting experience preferred; CPA preferred
- Working knowledge of Catholic church structure and organization
- Well-organized, with ability to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Infor Lawson is a plus
Compensation range for this position is: $100,000 - $120,000 annually.
This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: