Bookkeeper and Junior Accountant

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEW ROCHELLE INC; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is seeking a Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant to support the accounting function. Responsibilities include accounts payable processing, credit card management, and check deposits to ensure timely financial information, supporting the general accounting function.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager/CFOO, this full-time, non-exempt role requires accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• 2 to 3 automated accounts payable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with various internal and external individuals and organizations.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point); experience with databases preferred.
• Solid time-management abilities with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
• Ability to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Scanning and entering AP receipts into Bill.com, correct coding.
• Monthly upload and reconciliation of the accounts payable ledger.
• Manage vendor relationships and vendor statement analysis.
• Code credit cards, track receipts, liaise with accounting/finance manager.
• Manage Ramp platform coding and timely uploads.
• Entry of bills with review of coding and allocations in Bill.com.
• Plan a schedule for processing payments weekly in line with cash flow.
• Scan, deposit, and record checks in the accounting system.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent work capability

Time management

Discretion with confidential issues

Background screening ability

Education

College degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Bill.com

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801

Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary

Position Title: Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant

Reports To: Accounting Manager/Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO)

Status: Non - Exempt/Full-Time

Salary: $55,000

Location: Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, New York

Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Founded in 1929, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle (BGCNR) has been a place of hope and opportunity serving thousands of youths and has been an integral part of the New Rochelle community, offering youth safe and achieve-driven programming, focused on the whole child, encompassing academics, mental wellness, fitness, leadership, and civics.

Today, we serve over 10,000 youth each year, at two clubhouses and 12 school-sites. We offer after-school, before-school, elective, and summer programming designed to maximize positive impact and drive successful outcomes.

It is an exciting time to be at the BGCNR as we continue to expand school-sites in New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, introduce and expand innovative programs and activities, grow high need areas (health and mental wellness, STEAM/STEM, workforce development).

General Position

The Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant support the accounting function in areas of accounts payable processing, credit card management and check deposits to ensure timely processing of financial information and support of the general accounting function.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for scanning and entering AP receipts into the Bill.com system ensuring the correct coding. Responsible for the monthly upload and reconciliation of the accounts payable ledger.
• Works and manages vendor relationships, vendor statement analysis as needed.
• Responsible for credit cards coding, receipt tracking, as needed working in conjunction with the accounting/finance manager.
• Manages the Ramp platform to ensure that the coding is completed and uploaded in a timely manner.
• Responsible for entry of bills, including review of coding and allocations into bill.com
• Responsible for working out a schedule for processing payments on a weekly basis, in conjunction with cash flow.
• Scans, deposits, and records checks in the accounting system.

Relationship

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with CFOO, CEO, CPO, HR Manager, Accounting/Finance Manager, Resource Development/Revenue Associate, Clubhouse and School Site Directors, Facility Manager to ensure a positive, safe, and supportive environment. Maintain records, and provide organizational guidance on deadlines, procedures and other club needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• College degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• 2 to 3 automated accounts payable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with various internal and external individuals and organizations.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (particularly MS Word, Excel, Power Point), experience with databases preferred.
• Solid time-management abilities with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Effective problem-solver and detail-oriented.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
• Ability to pass background screening including background screening.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation

Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is an EOE/employer, offering excellent benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.