Finance Specialist - Accounts Receivable

Equinox Inc•Village of Colonie, NY

10h

About The Position

Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region. For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence. Position Summary: The Finance Specialist is responsible for assisting the Finance Department with finance-related documentation and reporting, including that required for cash receipts and Representative Payee, as well as other accounting duties. These duties are administered in accordance with regulatory requirements and Equinox’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to lift 15 pounds
Lengthy periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered)
Organized, attentive to detail, and independent
Excellent verbal and written communication
Experienced using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Accurate entry into QuickBooks, such as that related to approvers or account/class codes
Create deposits for manual checks received using Remote Deposit Capture
Monitor bank accounts and mail for cash received, book deposits into QuickBooks, and track receipts using spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and RPM
Assist with general ledger accounting functions, such as journal entries and reconciliations
Provide copies of invoices and checks as necessary
Maintain Representative Payee cash accounts for clients of Equinox and Albany County
Use Representative Payee software (RPM) for issuing checks, recording deposits, and creating reports
Update fixed asset schedule and prepare depreciation schedules
Preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and support schedules for financial statements according to company timelines
Conduct quarterly on-site safe and petty cash audits at the residential program sites
Maintain petty cash funds and ledger for administration
Serve as the organization’s resource for financial information and assist staff to prepare reports or to complete projects that support the organization
Enter and code grant-related receivables and cash receipts
Collections of outstanding receivables
Maintain financial files and records
Research and resolve discrepancies in financial information and/or documentation
Other tasks as required to support Equinox