Baden Street Settlement of Rochester
152 Baden Street
Rochester, New York 14605
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Senior Accountant
REPORTS TO: Finance Director
JOB TYPE: Full-time Mon-Fri 37.5 hours/week
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Finance Director and in accordance with the policies of the Board of Directors of
Baden Street Settlement, Inc., the Senior Accountant has a broad set of responsibilities that include transaction
processing, Accounts Receivable, GL journal entries and account reconciliations, monthly and year-end close
support, and grants vouchering and administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that all revenue has been accrued/recorded and that vouchers have been sent to appropriate
funders.
• Prepares Daily Cash Receipts logs and accounts for all cash receipts.
• Monitors accounts receivable and reviews and reconciles accounts as necessary.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations as assigned, including bank reconciliations, accounts
receivable and deferred income.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts and cost center codes and distributes to appropriate department
Directors/Managers.
• Prepares monthly close journal entries s assigned.
• Support timely monthly and year-end financial close.
• Prepare reconciliations of subledgers to the general ledger account balances.
• Ensure that payroll and other expenses are being allocated properly.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Agency’s current grant funding and the associated programs
which are funded with those dollars.
• Ensure all grants are accounted for properly by program in accounting system.
• Accurate and timely preparation and tracking of grant vouchers and reports.
• Track and reconcile all funder balances to Deferred Income account.
• Prepares documentation for annual audit as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client, employee, protected and proprietary information.
• Maintain relationships with program directors, managers, external grant managers and program officers
of funding bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• Previous experience working in a nonprofit organization, including multiple program allocations, grants
and other funding.
• 3-5 years accounting experience working with GL, AR required.
• Experience with accounting system software required, Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to reconcile, identify, research and resolve issues
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of people within and outside of the organization, and
collaborate with staff at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility to assist with other accounting
tasks and projects as needed.
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and compensation requirements to: slong@badenstreet.org
Baden Street Settlement is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life of adults, children and
families of neighborhood residents. Baden Street Settlement programs include Daycare, Pre-School & After
School programs; Mature Adults recreation and resource center; Alcohol & Chemical Addiction counseling
and treatment, and Emergency & Family Assistance.
