Accounting Assistant - New York, United States - Sanctuary For Families

Sanctuary For Families

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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ABOUT US

POSITION OVERVIEW
The
Accounting Assistant will support the Finance Department in routine clerical duties.

This role will have principal responsibility for all aspects of facilitation of the AP checks, oversee metro cards distribution, posting of related accounts to the general ledger and associated compliance reporting for Sanctuary for Families.

The person in this position will have frequent interaction with employees throughout the agency. Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and process invoices, and check requests.
Verify all invoice received are correct and that the services were received and completed before payments are made.
Responsible for the accuracy and timely processing of weekly check printing.
Submit the positive pay report to bank.
Post financial data to appropriate accounts and cost centers in our accounting system, Fund-EZ.
Maintain and update files for payments documents, invoices, and purchase orders, accounts payable.
Maintain, handle and distribute the agency's metro cards along with the entry posting and program allocations.
Correspond with staff and vendors regarding finance matters.
Provide overall general support to the finance department.

Requirements:

2+ years of experience in accounts payable and related accounting is required.
High School Diploma or equivalent; Accounting degree is preferred.
Knowledge of notforprofit accounting software; FundEZ a plus.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively and communicate well with all levels of employees, management and external agencies.
Must be able to work independently and manage responsibilities with limited supervision.
Good analytical skills; attention to detail with excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Budgeted Salary:

$ /hr ($48,300 - $53,353 Annually); pursuant to Step wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement**
This position is Full-time (35hr/wk), Non-Exempt/Hourly

Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employerpaid life insurance
Employer retirement contribution
Paid time off
Flex spending account
Student loan assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Gym reimbursement program
Wellness program and initiatives
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest._

_ People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply._

We recognize that the safety, healing and selfdetermination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment._