What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Specialist III position at Access-Supports for Living?
Location: Mt. Vernon, NY
Pay Rate: 22.00 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM (1 Hour Unpaid Lunch)
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The Finance Specialist (III) is responsible for regularly posting transactions and following up on coding irregularities. Other responsibilities include creating and designing spreadsheets, performing account reconciliations, entering and interpreting general ledger accounts and statements, as well as appropriately using software to update vendor and employee profiles.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for timely completion/submission of transactions & reviewing for accuracy. Problem solves works independently, and shares knowledge with others to assist them with transactions.
- Responsible to post transactions on a regular basis and performs reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Independently reviews accounts to follow up on outstanding issues or coding irregularities on a regular basis.
- Responsible to maintain/update vendor/employee profiles and information as needed. Able to correct and update information, programs and other necessary tables independently.
- Responsible for tracking and reporting transactions in order to create concise managerial reports and performs account reconciliations independently in area of responsibility and assists others as needed.
- Understanding “debit” and “credit” concepts to enable completion of monthly & yearly reconciliations and analysis for submission to auditors and uses knowledge to assist and train others.
- Has computer skills which include knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, and database software and file maintenance. Responsible to create and design useful spreadsheets & databases independently or with minimal assistance.
- Organized, precise, able to display clear understanding of job responsibilities and perform various tasks and special projects assigned. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish agency’s goals and objectives.
- Responsible to lead and work effectively in a team environment as well as independently. Willing to assist and train others to perform a variety of job functions.
- Communicates effectively, openly and honestly, with staff and leaders on a consistent basis.
- Identifies and communicates any noted variances or changes in transaction trends and or nature to assist with expense or revenue monitoring.
- Maintenance of all documentation and keeping all filing up to date.
- Understands and can effectively back-up other position (s) within the Finance unit.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Assignments may be determined at a future date
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent computer skills (Proficient in Excel)
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work both independently and in a team environment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience required
- Associate degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent 3 years’ experience
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
- Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
- Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
- Must be able to move in tight spaces
- Occasional lifting of > _15 pounds
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