Part Time Staff Accountant

OVERVIEW:Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant with 2-3 years of hands-on accounting experience to join our Finance team. This role will interface across all our departments and programs and their teams and will handle support for daily and monthly accounting procedures. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who enjoys developing and implementing improved accounting processes. This role will report directly to the Director of Finance.

SALARY: $21/hourLOCATION: New York City, 10001

RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage the full Accounts Payable (AP) life cycle to include vendor setup, coding and approving invoices, and processing disbursements via ACH or checkMaintain vendor relationships by providing consistent communication, payment status updates and fielding other requestsCollect W-9 for every new vendor; process and distribute 1099s annuallyManage the full Accounts Receivable (AR) life cycle to include client setup, approval and distributing of invoices at month-end and follow up with municipalities on past due invoicesReceive and record all incoming payments, including ACHs and checks. Deposit checks at bankPrepare the monthly bank reconciliations Help with the Finance Department’s move to a paperless environment by scanning incoming financial documents and maintaining these documents in an organized manner in Google DriveAssist the Director of Finance with the general accounting functions associated with the monthly closeReconcile financial discrepancies as necessaryContribute to the overall success of the Finance department by assisting in ad hoc projects and general tasks to include support during the annual audit processResponsible for computing, classifying and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of the organization are accurateComplies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulationsWork with the Development department to ensure all donations are timely entered into Development’s CRM software. Assist Development department with the processing of tax receipts/acknowledgements to donors

REQUIREMENTS:2-3 years of hands-on financial accounting experienceBachelor’s degree in accounting or financeStrong analytical and problem – solving skillsAbility to work in a fast paced, flexible environmentStrong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver timely and accurate resultsExcellent organizational skills Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsSystem Proficiencies (preferred but not required):Google WorkspaceNetwork for GoodFund EZ