Accountant

Description

Make a difference in a family's life!

Volunteers of America Upstate New York’s continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for all Accounts Payable and supports Accounts Receivable functions maintaining the integrity of the Agency’s financial information, ensuring compliance to federal, state, and national guidelines and contractual arrangements and reporting them in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

Accounts Payable

• Match invoices to receiving documents.
• Code, enter and make payments for all invoices in accounting software, making sure all invoices are entered in order to prepare monthly billings to all funding sources.
• Responsible for making sure all invoices are approved by the appropriate Vice President (VP) or Director.
• Generate accounts payable and refund checks.
• Research vendor statements, phone calls, and discrepancies.
• File paid and unpaid invoices and statements;
• Organize and match returns paperwork.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, or related field
• Two year’s general fund accounting experience in an allocation environment preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Not-for-profit experience highly desired.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and experience with accounting software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).

VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance

403(b), & more!

Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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