Accounting Associate

Liberty Resources, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Resources is seeking an Accounting Associate in East Syracuse, NY (Hybrid) to support our Finance team with accounts payable, vendor management, and financial recordkeeping. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with agency procedures, and timely processing of invoices and related documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience or a related degree, familiarity with Abila MIP software, and a collaborative approach to work in a mission-driven nonprofit

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of accounting-related experience, or high school diploma/GED with 3–5 years of accounting-related experience.
• Experience with MIP accounting software (formerly Abila MIP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Review, code, and process invoices and check requests.
• Distribute accounts payable checks and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax reporting information and contact details.
• Ensure tax-exempt documentation is current and provided to vendors as needed.
• Organize and maintain accounts payable files and records.
• Accounting Support: assist with annual audits and other accounting functions.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance with agency procedures.
• Support year-end processing, including 1099 preparation and filing.
• Assist employees with accounting-related questions.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Financial recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years accounting experience

Tools

MIP accounting software

Job description

Accounting Associate

East Syracuse, NY (Hybrid) $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

About Liberty ResourcesLiberty Resources is a nonprofit human services agency dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of individuals and communities throughout Central New York. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.

Position Summary

Liberty Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. The Accounting Associate supports key accounting functions, including accounts payable, vendor management, financial recordkeeping, and general administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Review, code, and process invoices and check requests.
• Distribute accounts payable checks and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax reporting information and contact details.
• Ensure tax-exempt documentation is current and provided to vendors as needed.
• Organize and maintain accounts payable files and records.
• Accounting Support Assist with annual audits and other accounting functions.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance with agency procedures.
• Support year-end processing, including 1099 preparation and filing.
• Assist employees with accounting-related questions.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of accounting-related experience, orHigh School Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience.
• Experience with MIP accounting software (formerly Abila MIP) preferred

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO law