Staff Accountant

Description We are seeking a diligent Staff Accountant to join our team in a non-profit organization located in New York. As a Staff Accountant, your responsibilities will include managing and analyzing our general ledger, preparing and posting journal entries, overseeing month-end close processes, and supervising both accounts payable and receivable. This role also involves bank reconciliations and assisting with the preparation of schedules and collation of items for reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze the general ledger to ensure accuracy in financial information

• Prepare and post journal entries to keep our financial records up-to-date

• Oversee the month-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting

• Handle accounts payable and receivable to keep track of the organization's cash flow

• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in our financial records

• Assist in preparing schedules and collating items for reports to support the organization's decision-making process

• Maintain files and accounts to ensure easy retrieval and reference of financial information

• Take on ad hoc projects as assigned to support the financial management of the organization

• Utilize specific accounting software and Excel to effectively perform your accounting tasks. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar position

• Proven expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Experience performing Bank Reconciliations

• Knowledge and understanding of General Ledger

• Proficiency in creating and managing Journal Entries

• Experience in executing Month End Close procedures

• Familiarity with NetSuite software

• Proficiency in using Great Plains Dynamics software

• Prior experience in the Non-Profit industry is preferred but not required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is advantageous

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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