Hybrid Staff Accountant: Grants & Financial Reporting

Volunteers-of-America---Greater-New-York,-Inc.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Educational Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking a Staff Accountant to support Northern New Jersey operations. The role applies GAAP and FASB standards and advises the Finance Director on financial matters, using Microsoft Business Central to manage accounts payable and billing.

The position is hybrid remote, focusing on monthly close, grant billings, and financial reporting, while maintaining strong internal controls and collaboration within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and FASB standards is required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to organize work and maintain accuracy.
• Collaborative work style and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders, invoices, and payment batches into Microsoft Business Central. Ensure entries are accurately coded and supported for payment. Validate goods and services are received for reconciliation and payment to vendors.
• Handle vendor and employee inquiries, including researching and resolving accounts payable issues.
• Review, record, and reconcile company credit card activity.
• Prepare grant billings in accordance with funder requirements and submission deadlines. Perform analyses and reconciliations for accurate billing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Prepare standard journal entries for daily transactions and month-end close; support monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting and ad hoc reports.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger transactions monthly to ensure accurate reporting.
• Participate in fiscal year-end and internal audit processes and funder monitoring engagements.
• Maintain knowledge of VOA–Greater New York policies and funders’ guidance to ensure compliance.

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking a Staff Accountant to support Northern New Jersey operations. The role applies GAAP and FASB standards and advises the Finance Director on financial matters, using Microsoft Business Central to manage accounts payable and billing.

The position is hybrid remote, focusing on monthly close, grant billings, and financial reporting, while maintaining strong internal controls and collaboration within a mission-driven team.