Accountant

ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER INC•City of Syracuse, NY

13d•$50,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an overall knowledge of the daily operations of the Finance Department and all Agency programs and funding source requirements. A professional, courteous manner is expected at all times while interacting with a large number of Staff, customers, vendors and other members of the community.

Requirements

Elmcrest’s Core Values & Competencies: Honesty: Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately. Willingness to Learn: Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest. Dedication to Purpose: Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed to improve the lives of children and families. Social Concern: Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view. Self-Examination: Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace.
Competencies: Superior organizational & time management skills as well as verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, in concert with others, and under the direction of others, as necessary.
Discrete and professional manner.
Consistent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to plan for and accommodate the fluctuating workload associated with this position.
Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or additional relevant experience.
Ability to lift 15 pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time.
Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

Responsibilities

Maintain cash disbursement journals, journal entries for all manual cash debits and credits, bank account reconciliations and subsequent cash worksheets.
Prepare and submit billing.
Reconcile, track and prepare billing adjustments for any retroactive rate changes.
Follow-up on all open receivables on a regular basis.
Work with a team of three other Finance employees on the bi-weekly payroll process.
Update Paycom for garnishment changes and maintain other employee data.
Prepare reconciling spreadsheets for general ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis.
Track for general ledger input gifts in kind, program expense reclass entries and other items.
Enter all general journal and monthly entries in the FundEz general ledger system.
Reconcile monthly the 401k statement with the Agency cash activity.
Assist to maintain the EHR System for client information, billing and maintain data accuracy.
Track donations by type and purpose for the Fund Raising Department.
Prepare year-end reports and other analyses for the annual audit
Assist other Finance Department Staff with their work as needed.
Answer questions from Agency Staff and assist with issues and concerns.