Accountant

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Main Campus - Syracuse, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$48000.00 - $52000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Finance

Description

Position Statement:

This position requires an overall knowledge of the daily operations of the Finance Department and all Agency programs and funding source requirements. A professional, courteous manner is expected at all times while interacting with a large number of Staff, customers, vendors and other members of the community.

Responsibilities:

Maintain cash disbursement journals, journal entries for all manual cash debits and credits, bank account reconciliations and subsequent cash worksheets.

Prepare and submit billing. Reconcile, track and prepare billing adjustments for any

retroactive rate changes. Follow-up on all open receivables on a regular basis.

Work with a team of three other Finance employees on the bi-weekly payroll process.

Update Paycom for garnishment changes and maintain other employee data.

Prepare reconciling spreadsheets for general ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis. Track for general ledger input gifts in kind, program expense reclass entries and other items.

Enter all general journal and monthly entries in the FundEz general ledger system.

Reconcile monthly the 401k statement with the Agency cash activity.

Assist to maintain the EHR System for client information, billing and maintain data accuracy.

Track donations by @type and purpose for the Fund Raising Department.

Prepare year-end reports and other analyses for the annual audit

Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Department & Program Specific Responsibilities:

Assist other Finance Department Staff with their work as needed.

Answer questions from Agency Staff and assist with issues and concerns.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Elmcrest's Core Values & Competencies :

Honesty : Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately.

Willingness to Learn: Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest.

Dedication to Purpose : Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed to improve the lives of children and families.

Social Concern : Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view.

Self-Examination : Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace.

Competencies :

Superior organizational & time management skills as well as verbal & written communication skills.

Ability to work independently, in concert with others, and under the direction of others, as necessary.

Discrete and professional manner.

Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Ability to plan for and accommodate the fluctuating workload associated with this position.

Required Education and Experience :

Minimum of two years' experience in accounting with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or additional relevant experience.

Essential Job Qualifications:

Ability to lift 15 pounds without assistance.

Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time.

Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.

Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

Equal Opportunity Statement : Elmcrest Children's Center prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodations : Elmcrest Children's Center will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elmcrest Children's Center. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.

At Will Employment : Your employment with Elmcrest Children's Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Elmcrest Children's Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or in any other policy of Elmcrest Children's Center shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of Elmcrest Children's Center employees.

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