Accountant

Services For The Underserved, Inc. • New York, NY

34d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

S:US is seeking an Accountant to assit the Finance department.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Support Services functions at S:US are carried out by a team of professionals with differing backgrounds who share deeply in the S:US mission. We provide resources and support to the program departments to collectively pursue that mission. Support Services is a collegial, supportive and dynamic culture that continuously seeks to improve. We strive to treat all staff with respect in each interaction. We are motivated to accomplish our individual and collective tasks by the belief that we can help transform the lives of people we serve thereby righting societal imbalances.
The purpose of the Finance Department at S:US is to fulfill the organization’s mission in the most effective and efficient manner and to remain accountable to stakeholders, including clients, partners, funders, employees, and the community. To accomplish this, the Finance Department commits to providing accurate and complete client financial data for internal and external use.
The selected candidate will be responsible for working on all aspects of accounting associated with rent collection, residential billing, and maintenance of client funds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred
• Proficiency with MS Excel (pivot table and VLOOKUP – a must), Word and Outlook
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Yardi & Property Management
• Experience in an accounting role in a not-for-profit organization

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile Client Rental Ledgers in Yardi and RFMS
• Create and maintain Accounts Receivable Aging Report and Summary Data
• Participate in collaborative, interdepartmental Rent Collection process
• Assist in the movement and maintenance of client funds in dedicated accounts in RFMS
• Review funding requests and disburse funds to clients via US Bank Debit Cards
• Assist with maintaining an accurate resident directory in property management software
• Assist with year-end audit and various grant audits
• Responsible for on-going projects as per request of Client Financial Services Manager of Accounting, Controller and other Senior Management

Benefits

• Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others.
• We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
• From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
• We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws.
• S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals.
• To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level