General Staff Accountant

General Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for monitoring and tracking banking transactions to enable timely posting of general ledger entries and completion of accurate bank reconciliations. Also responsible for assisting Accounting Manager will other general ledger journal entries for the monthly closing process relating to cash remittances, disbursements, and accrued expenses.

Key Responsibilities

• Records banking transactions for all cash transfers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to reconcile to general ledger balances.
• Perform other general ledger balance sheet account analysis on a monthly basis.
• Assists with analysis of other accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions for recording monthly accrual of expenses.
• Assist with annual audit requests.
• Other related duties as assigned by Accounting Manager and Controller
• Monthly contributions reconciliation with the Development department and other departmental cash/wires received and/or receivables.
• Support the Finance department as needed with general accounting related tasks or assigned.

Contacts: Engage with program managers, vendors, external funders and auditors to establish a professional relationship

Competencies

• Reliability and trustworthiness: Demonstrates an exceptional level of dependability and trust, ensuring consistent and accurate performance in all responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related programs: Skilled in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools to support efficient and effective workflow processes.
• Ability to learn and adapt to accounting software systems: Quickly acquires proficiency in new software applications, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes and systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail: Maintains a meticulous approach to managing tasks and records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all activities.
• Expertise in maintaining confidentiality: Adheres to the highest ethical standards in handling sensitive information, ensuring secure and meticulous record-keeping practices.
• Professionalism and integrity: Exhibits sound reasoning and judgment when dealing with confidentiality issues, operating independently with a commitment to ethical decision-making.
• Strong oral and written communication skills: Communicates effectively and professionally across diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and precision in both verbal and written correspondence.
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required or college education with emphasis on accounting and business administration curriculums.

Experience:

• Two to four years' experience as an accountant in a not-for-profit organization preferred as well as performing related administrative accounting functions.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

Salary and Benefits

$68,500-$75,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package offering medical/hospitalization, dental, vision.

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement plan; generous time off benefits.

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunity for career growth.

Professional development opportunities.

Please submit your Resume and cover letter for consideration to: Kmaitland@cfsny.org

CFS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Bachelors of Accounting (required)

4 years: Bachelor's degree in accounting required or college education with emphasis on accounting and business administration curriculums.
Two to four years' experience as an accountant in a not-for-profit organization preferred as well as performing related administrative accounting functions.
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records (required)