What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Valley Youth House?
Position: FT - Controller ($80K - $100K)
Location: Bethlehem
The Organization:
Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.
Why Join Us?
- We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
- Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
- Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
- Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
- Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
- An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Essential Functions
- Full responsibility for managing cash flow for the Agency, including proper recording in the GL.
- Supervise and train the general accounting staff, including the senior accountant, accountant, and accounts payable specialist
- Maintain and improve internal controls and safeguards for financial transactions, including revenue and program expenditures
- Oversee the credit card program for the Agency, including recording transactions in the GL and reviewing all charges for appropriateness
- Oversee the monthly close process, including reporting to internal employees as well as to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors
- Lead and oversee all external financial audits and 990 filing for timely and accurate publication
- Manage the analysis of accounts receivable and reserves
- Complete monthly bank reconciliation
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be very detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 5 years accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience managing accounting groups
- Advanced experience with Excel
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to multitask
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA and/or public accounting experience
- Experience with nonprofit accounting
- Experience using Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Financial Edge NXT
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
- Reach with hands and arms and sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, working on a computer
**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure
Full position Details
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
