Accountant (59019)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC•City of Syracuse, NY

27d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Arise is looking for an Accountant Position Summary: The accountant position is responsible for the timely completion of monthly journal entries, annual budgets, financial reports, and financial analysis. Will support the Finance team in preparing monthly internal and external financial reports. Coordinate the preparation of month end closing, including journal entries, and reconciliation of monthly financial statements and grant manager reports. Essential Functions: Reconciliation of A/P and Fixed Asset sub ledgers. Preparation, input, and maintenance of annual agency wide budget. Preparation of program and grant budgets for granting agencies. Preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reports for granting agencies. Preparation of other financial reports required. Financial analysis of program expenditures, payroll, and expense allocations. Preparation of all journal entries for EFR, ARISE at the Farm and the Foundation Preparation of assigned month-end reconciliations of Grant expenditures and Grant Account Receivable. Preparation of assigned monthly and quarterly vouchering for Grants and Accounts Receivable (excluding Clinical billing). Assist with Payroll processing/reconciliation/recording. Maintain grant files for financial use. Resolve problems directed to the business office of a financial nature. Respond to priorities with a sense of urgency, open to changing priorities. Provide accounting assistance to and undertake assignments at the request of the Director of Finance. Assist in creating, monitoring, and updating financial policies/procedures. Provide occasional backup and/or assistance to business office staff; requiring a well-rounded knowledge in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, etc. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum of (2) years of experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
Or Equivalent education and experience will be considered
Knowledge of non-profit fund accounting and State of New York CFR reporting requirements.
Extensive knowledge of computer spreadsheets utilizing Excel, Work and Financial reporting download software (FRX)
Good Judgement and effective communication skills
Must be creative, self-disciplined and be able to work independently
Strong problem solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Must be detail oriented and able to meet strict deadlines
Ability to successfully remain sitting or working at a desk for prolonged periods.
Vision sufficient to maintain a New York State Driver’s License and constant use of a computer.
Speech and hearing sufficient for normal communication.
Ability to successfully work on a computer as a significant responsibility.
Full range of motion to move safely in the office and outside locations which may not have accommodation.
May be required to put away office supplies and transport event materials.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, walk, stoop, reach in all directions to move freely and quickly within any area.
Must be able to lift or move items necessary for events and other related activity.
Finger manipulation and hand coordination for constant computer use.
Ability to travel in your own vehicle to all job-related out-of-office functions or meetings as required.
Ability to report on time and remain for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Reconciliation of A/P and Fixed Asset sub ledgers.
Preparation, input, and maintenance of annual agency wide budget.
Preparation of program and grant budgets for granting agencies.
Preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reports for granting agencies.
Preparation of other financial reports required.
Financial analysis of program expenditures, payroll, and expense allocations.
Preparation of all journal entries for EFR, ARISE at the Farm and the Foundation
Preparation of assigned month-end reconciliations of Grant expenditures and Grant Account Receivable.
Preparation of assigned monthly and quarterly vouchering for Grants and Accounts Receivable (excluding Clinical billing).
Assist with Payroll processing/reconciliation/recording.
Maintain grant files for financial use.
Resolve problems directed to the business office of a financial nature.
Respond to priorities with a sense of urgency, open to changing priorities.
Provide accounting assistance to and undertake assignments at the request of the Director of Finance.
Assist in creating, monitoring, and updating financial policies/procedures.
Provide occasional backup and/or assistance to business office staff; requiring a well-rounded knowledge in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, etc.
Other duties as assigned