ACCOUNTANT

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc (HOGAR) in the Bronx, NY, is seeking a Revenue Accountant to manage billing and reimbursement for government-funded programs. You will prepare claims, reconcile government invoices, and track receivables across city, state, and federal sources.

Collaboration with Finance and external partners is essential. The role requires 1+ year nonprofit accounting experience, familiarity with DHS/OMH/HASA funding, and strong Excel/financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years nonprofit accounting, government contract billing, or grants management.
• Experience with government funding sources (DHS, OMH, HASA) preferred.
• Experience submitting reimbursement claims to city/state/federal agencies.
• Familiarity with Passport/Accelerator or similar billing platforms.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Proficient Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit expense claims and reimbursement requests related to government contracts, including DHS, OMH, and HASA funding sources.
• Manage billing and reimbursement processes for city, state, and federal funding programs.
• Monitor contract-related receivables and ensure timely collections from government agencies.
• Maintain detailed documentation to support billing submissions and ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Reconcile contract-related invoices and transactions and record activity into the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate tracking of expenditures and revenue recognition related to government funding streams.
• Assist with internal reporting related to program funding, contract performance, and revenue tracking.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Government contract billing

Revenue accounting

Grants management

Excel & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Passport/Accelerator

MIP

Job description

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ACCOUNTANT

The Bronx, NY, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

About the Organization

HOGAR is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout the Bronx through critical social service programs. With a team of approximately 400 employees and a growing finance and accounting department, HOGAR is focused on strengthening its financial infrastructure to support program funding, government contracts, compliance, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

HOGAR is seeking a Revenue Accountant to prepare billing, reimbursement claims, and financial tracking related to government-funded programs and contracts. This role will play a key part in managing revenue generated through government funding sources, including contracts with agencies such as DHS (Department of Homeless Services), OMH (Office of Mental Health), and HASA (HIV/AIDS Services Administration).

The Revenue Accountant will be responsible for submitting expense claims, reconciling invoices, managing receivables from government agencies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with government contract requirements. This individual will work closely with Revenue Manager, Finance team, and external agency partners to ensure timely reimbursement and proper management of funding streams from city, state, and federal sources.

This role requires someone comfortable working directly with government agencies and navigating complex funding requirements, as HOGAR continues to expand its funding sources across local, state, and federal programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit expense claims and reimbursement requests related to government contracts, including DHS, OMH, and HASA funding sources.
• Manage billing and reimbursement processes for city, state, and federal funding programs.
• Monitor contract-related receivables and ensure timely collections from government agencies.
• Maintain detailed documentation to support billing submissions and ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Reconcile contract-related invoices and transactions and record activity into the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate tracking of expenditures and revenue recognition related to government funding streams.
• Assist with internal reporting related to program funding, contract performance, and revenue tracking.

Systems & Data Management

• Utilize billing and case management systems such as Passport (Accelerator) for contract billing activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records within accounting and CRM/ERP systems.
• Support financial data integrity and reporting through the organization's MIP accounting system.

Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Manage government contract receivables and monitor outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with government agencies.
• Respond to inquiries related to billing, claims, and reimbursement submissions.

Accounting & Operational Support

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions when needed.
• Assist with invoice processing during high-volume periods.
• Conduct periodic reviews of billing and collection processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes as HOGAR expands into additional funding sources at the state and federal level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting, government contract billing, revenue accounting, or grants management.
• Experience working with government funding sources such as DHS, OMH, HASA, or similar agencies strongly preferred.
• Experience submitting reimbursement claims to city, state, or federal agencies.
• Familiarity with accounting software systems; MIP experience is a plus.
• Experience with Passport/Accelerator systems or similar billing platforms preferred.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and maintain organized documentation.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with government agencies and managing compliance-driven billing processes.