Accounting Clerk

Talentify; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision after 30‑d

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Pension Plan and 403b

Employee Loan Program

Hybrid after 90-days

Free Parking

Staff Development

Job summary

Westhab, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the finance team in handling accounts receivable and general accounting tasks. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, and dependable performance in a fast-paced environment.

The position reports to the Director of Accounting and offers a hybrid workplace after 90 days, with benefits including sign-on bonus and full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and quick learner.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable duties including daily bank deposits and cash application.
• Assist with rent and grant accounting records and reconciliations.
• Support AR Associate with filing and general file maintenance.
• Perform data entry of voucher information and assist with audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Dependable

Excellent communication

Education

Associate’s degree preferred (Accounting/Finance/Business Management)

Tools

Excel

Word

Office Suite

Job description

JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

LOCATION: BASHFORD

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting

Salary Range: $60,000 - $62,000

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• $1,000 Sign-on and Retention Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision after 30-days with up to 85% paid by Employer
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Voluntary 403b Plan
• Employee Loan Program
• Hybrid after 90-days
• Free Parking
• Staff Development and Promotional Opportunities

SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk will provide support to our dynamic finance department here at Westhab, Inc. and support our team in delivering on our mission of Building Communities. Changing Lives. This position will support the accounts receivable and general accounting function. The ideal candidate must have meticulous attention to detail, be a quick learner, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, must work well independently as well as on a team, and must be dependable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Included but are not limited to:

Accounts receivable responsibilities:

• Daily bank deposits using a scanner and maintenance of deposit records.
• Cash application to tenant rent accounts and corporate accounts
• Assist with processing tenant rent adjustments
• Support Accounts Receivable Associate with filing, copying and other file maintenance activities
• Support Grant Accountant in administration of security deposit accounts and tenant write-offs

General accounting responsibilities:

• Assist with bank reconciliation preparation and scanning
• Data entry of voucher information to grant database
• Scan and copy invoices for accountants as requested
• Pull documents and reports for Audit requests
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. 1-2 years' work experience preferably in an office setting. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Proficient with Office including Excel and Word.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.