What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.?
Position: Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable (Hybrid Remote)
The Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable is Responsible for the supervision of the Accounts Payable Department, ensuring that the Accounts Payable cycle produces timely and accurate recording of invoices submitted for all programs, limited partnerships and related entities. Ensure that cash disbursements are made according to predetermined and approved dates and payment terms. Maintain internal controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Location: 135 West 50th Street • New York, NY 10020
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant accounts payable experience, or satisfactory combination of education and experience. Two years of supervisory experience. Prior experience with Abila accounting software. Candidate must have knowledge of fund accounting. Proficiency in excel spreadsheets required. Must be oriented towards excellent customer service and must have good writing skills.
Staff Accountant Principal Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Department, which includes a staff of five people.
Responsible for verification of payment vouchers for proper approval and review of invoices for completeness.
Responsible for weekly payment selection process, within limits of a weekly pre-approved disbursements budget. Prepare weekly commitments reports as requested and quarterly reports as required.
Review and reconcile vendor statements. Responsible for maintaining vendor master files of both parent and partnership databases. Periodically merge duplicate vendors and purge or inactivate discontinued/disallowed vendors
Conduct month-end and year-end closings of Accounts Payable sub-ledger. Prepare annual Form 1099’s for distribution before deadline of January 31st.
Trains Accounts Payable staff.
Handle all program inquiries. Provide guidance and support to service sector staff that are using Varian purchase order system and MIP for A/P processing.
Recommend policies and procedures for effective internal control.
Perform other related duties as requested.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life insurance,
Retirement plan
Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more…
Salary : $27
