Junior Accountant 215

Junior Accountant

University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, older adults services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to bring justice to the community as a whole. 

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Grant Manager & Senior Accountants to update various reports for assigned programs

• Accurately prepare vouchers and claims for timely submissions along with expenditure justifications

• Participate in budget preparation, modifications /maintenance, forecasting, and analyzing variances against fiscal guidelines

• Assist in preparation of program budgets/modifications in collaboration with senior accountants and grants managers in a timely manner

• Conduct routine analysis of the General Ledger, Balance Sheet accounts, Trial Balance, and journal entry creation

• Maintain and organize contract documentation and work paper for periodic funding and annual audits

• Contribute to other assignments requested by management

Qualifications:

• Associates of Science in Accounting or related field is required

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required

• 1-2 years of accounting experience (one year in not-for-profit) is required

• Detail oriented, good communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

• Prior experience with Intacct software preferred

• Ability to be flexible and to adjust works schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 35 hours a week, with a hybrid work schedule

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Salary : $50,000 - $52,500