Accountant - Broome

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference•Binghamton, NY

24d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. The accountant will support the finance department and agency in keeping track of important general ledger entries tied to external contracts. The accountant will also provide daily support to the Controller and perform a variety of analyzing costs, financial projections, and providing timely financial statements. The ideal candidate for this position will have a thorough understanding of non-profit accounting along with accounting standards. The individual should have a strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable/ Payable, General Ledger, computerized accounting software, and Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong numeracy and analytical skills, and be detail oriented. This position does require the individual to sit in an office setting for extended periods of time.

Requirements

Associates degree in accounting or related field required
5 years of experience in accounting or related field required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor general ledger transactions for accuracy
Analyze costs and prepare financial projections
Financial reporting and planning
Month end close procedures along with internal financial statements
Assist Controller with State/County contracts
Meet processing and reporting deadlines
Prepare other financial data or reports based on the agency needs
Communicate with other departments within the agency, as well as Controller
Maintain integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information