Accountant (closed)

New York, NY
$40,000-$45,000 compensation
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Job Description

A non profit organization is looking for an Experienced Accounting.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Accountant provides overall support to the Finance department with primary focus on our organization receivables.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate and process all account receivable
  • Receive and count cash; maintain cash boxes and secure changes as needed; prepare deposit of funds
  • Process Language Center, membership, contribution, Special Events and corporate programs receipts through Raiser’s Edge
  • Apply accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of financial transaction data
  • Compile and review source documents for completeness and accuracy
  • Verify and post details of the transactions to appropriate ledger and journal
  • Post Raiser’s Edge batches to the accounting system, adjust records in RE as needed
  • Run reports and compare source documents and journal entries to verify accuracy
  • Assist VP of Finance and Administration in the preparation of annual operating budget and review of actual versus budgeted performance
  • Generate and reconcile month end reports: individual and Corporate membership, Deposit detail, and Restricted funds reports
  • Reconcile web for membership sales; issue online refunds as needed; enter box-office ticket sales
  • Generate quarterly occupancy performance reports
  • Prepare Government and Foundation program reports
  • Supervise and assist staff use of Finance office credit card terminal and research credit card chargebacks
  • Assist with year-end audit process preparation of all reconciliations and audit work
  • Prepare forms 1042S annually and help prepare 1099 forms
  • Input annual budget
  • Act as backup for other Finance department members and assist with special projects as needed

 Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Three to five years related financial experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Raiser's Edge and overall computer skills

We offer fantastic compensation package.