Accounting Clerk - Fiscal Residential Liaison

QSAC • New York, NY

7d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk - Fiscal Residential Liaison is responsible for verifying the timely distribution of Personal Allowance funds, posting all cash expenses and related cash benefits in FEZ, and verifying the accuracy of entries made by house staff to the individual’s General Ledger. This role also involves preparing bank reconciliations, posting adjusting journal entries, preparing and processing Representative Payee reports, and monitoring daily cash balances for both individual bank accounts and the debit card account used by the residence. The position requires analyzing GL income and expense accounts, generating cash requirement reports, conducting unannounced audits in coordination with the QA Department, verifying purchases as part of the audit process, and preparing audit reports. Additionally, the role oversees the day-to-day AR process and performs other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management. QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 3-5 years experience in the field.
• Computer knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Fund EZ and Salesforce.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Verify the timely distribution of Personal Allowance funds.
• Post all cash expenses incurred with the individual’s funds in FEZ.
• Verify the presence of receipts for purchases made with individual’s funds.
• Post related cash benefits, (Personal and Clothing allowance, Social Security benefits, other).
• Verify accuracy of entries made by house staff to the individual’s General Ledger.
• Prepare bank reconciliation on all bank accounts held for the benefit of individuals living in the residence.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries to record monthly bank fees and other charges.
• Prepare and process individuals Representative Payee reports as needed.
• Monitor daily cash balances related to the individuals bank accounts.
• Monitor daily cash balances related to the debit card account used by the residence.
• Analyze GL income and expense accounts seeking out of the ordinary transactions.
• Generate cash requirement report to replenish In-House Cash account.
• Conduct un-announced audit in coordination with the QA Department.
• Conduct a verification of purchases as part of the audit process.
• Prepare audit report stating findings and recommendations.
• Oversee the day to day AR process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

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