Accountant

Our dedicated front line staff are out in the field making it happen on a daily basis. Our administration staff play a key role in supporting our frontline staff by giving them the resources and tools they need to be successful. Whether Finance, HR, IT, or Quality Assurance is your game, you’ll be supporting our agency to be able to provide the best programs and services possible. You’ll get to work in a supportive, creative culture with many benefits.

Location: Mt. Vernon, NY

Other position locations include: Middletown, NY

Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (40hrs)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently work with spreadsheets and databases. You will record journal entries, compile receivables, account reconciliations, and perform other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively, openly and honestly, with staff and leaders on a consistent basis
• Responsible to create and design useful spreadsheets and databases independently
• Performs accounts receivable billing, vouchering, cash/denial postings, and collection follow-up on unpaid receivables.
• Completes external audit work as assigned and assists with internal audit functions
• Preparation of recurring and adjusting journal entries within areas of responsibility
• Support corporate financial statement preparation and complete subsidiary financials
• Ensure statements balance and revenues and expenses appear appropriate 
• Complete necessary financial ratios and assist with year-end projections
• Use intermediate computer skills which include knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, and database software
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Assignments may be determined at a future date

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to identify trends to effectively create solutions and streamline processes
• Excellent computer skills, including expert knowledge of Excel, Word, and database software for file maintenance,

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An Associates in Accounting or related field with 1 year of experience or Bachelor’s degree
• Previous non-profit experience preferred

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

Access: Network  is an EEO employer