Accounting Assistant

Options for Community Living, Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO — Wellness/ Vacation/Sick/Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer \

Job summary

Options for Community Living, Inc. is seeking an Accountant Assistant to support the Accounting Department in Ronkonkoma, NY. The role is non-exempt, full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (35 hours/week).

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least one year of administrative experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Some bookkeeping and MS Excel familiarity are preferred. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of administrative experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills.
• Familiarity with MS Excel preferred.
• Some bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties (typing, filing, scanning, mailing, document prep) for the Accounting Department.
• Assist in coding and data entry for accounts payable transactions.
• Help process staff travel reimbursements.
• Maintain the agency Inventory Database and assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare backup for government grants and assist in audits as needed.
• Cross-train in other accounting areas as appropriate.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

MS Excel

Bookkeeping

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

Sign-on Bonus

• $500 Sign-on Bonus!

Accountant Assistant Role

An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• At least one year of administrative experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Some bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to prioritize as well as multi-task.
• Familiarity with MS Excel preferred.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range

$40,000 ($21.98/hr.) - $47,000/yr. ($25.82/hr.)

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Salary Range: $40,000 USD - $47,000 USD

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Location

Ronkonkoma, NY

Pay Type

Non-exempt

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties including typing, filing, scanning, photocopying, opening and distributing mail, preparation of documents, and other general support to the Accounting Department.
• Assist in coding and data entry for accounts payable transactions.
• Assist in processing staff travel reimbursement.
• Help maintain the agency Inventory Database.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare backup for various government grants.
• Store, maintain, and purge files in accordance with the record retention policy.
• Assist in preparing and filing Real Property tax exemptions and renewals, as needed.
• Perform work paper preparation for annual audit, as needed.
• Cross train in other accounting areas, as appropriate.
• Additional appropriate tasks as assigned by management.

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.