Accounts Payable Associate

Associate, Finance and Accounts Payable

Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and connection for homebound older New Yorkers. Since our founding, we have delivered nearly 70 million meals. Together, we are working to end elder hunger in New York City by 2040.

Citymeals on Wheels is currently seeking an Associate, Finance and Accounts Payable. This individual will assist the Chief Financial Officer in overseeing the organization’s outflow of money. They will post transactions, calculate totals, and track outgoing payments and obligations in a detail-oriented manner. The Manager must be a strong collaborator with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment under shifting and competing deadlines.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process cash disbursements in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Assists in reconciling discrepancies and past-due amounts.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts payable status, e.g., aging reports.
• Review standard past-due correspondence statements to avoid late fees
• File all accounting-relevant documents such as invoices, receipts, contracts, etc.
• Follow specific and detailed accounting procedures. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Maintain a hard copy and electronic filing system, scan documents into digital financial systems, and review status, format, and process reports for the department.
• As needed, review and prepare financial reports for other departments.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Professional experience with a minimum of 2 years accounts payable experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to take initiative and follow through on projects within a deadline-driven environment.
• Capacity to think critically and assess and synthesize information.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Excel and all Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Great Plains and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong conflict management skills with the ability to negotiate and solve problems collaboratively.
• Interest in working in a mission-driven organization.

This position requires four (4) days a week in the Citymeals office in midtown Manhattan. Standard working hours are 9 am to -5 pm.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus based on organizational and individual success.

There are many excellent benefits to a career at Citymeals. In addition to having a positive impact on the lives of older New Yorkers, Citymeals offers:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse staff's experiences, talents, and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; 403(b) with employer match; as well as generous paid time off.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@citymeals.org with Associate, Finance and Accounts Payable in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and email. Citymeals conducts reference and background checks for finalists.

Citymeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer