Staff Accountant

Liberty ARC; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty ARC in Amsterdam, NY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller with account balance reconciliations, journal entries, audits and monthly financial statements for multiple entities. The role requires an accounting degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and fluency in English.

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with overtime as needed; pay range $24.50-$33.15 per hour. This position offers opportunities to develop and distribute budget information, perform

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field with required experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong office skills.
• English reading and writing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate journal entries, allocations and financial statement reporting.
• Perform account balance reconciliations to established standards.
• Produce financial statement variance reporting and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Perform audits as agreed.
• Meet all Agency, Federal, State, and County reporting requirements.
• Act as a resource to other departments with reliable financial information.
• Develop and distribute budget information as required.
• Prepare payroll tax filings for organization and subsidiaries.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in business administration, accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Amsterdam, NY

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Controller

HOURS: Full time, Monday thru Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Overtime as needed.

Pay Range: The pay range is $24.50-$33.15

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant provides support to the Controller in providing account balance reconciliations, journal entries, audits and monthly financial statements for multiple entities of Liberty ARC.

Job Qualifications:

1. Associates degree in business administration, accounting or related field and three years of qualified accounting experience OR a Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field and one year qualified accounting experience.


2. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as general office skills.


3. Must be able to read and write the English language.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Ensure timely and accurate journal entries, allocations and financial statement reporting.


2. Perform account balance reconciliations according to established standards.


3. Produce financial statement variance reporting and answer all questions on a timely basis.


4. Perform audits as agreed.


5. Meet all Agency, Federal, State, and County Reporting requirements as established.


6. Act as a resource to other departments in providing reliable financial information.


7. Develop and distribute budget information as required.


8. Prepare payroll tax filings for organization and subsidiaries.


9. Perform special projects as assigned.

Disclaimer -

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liberty reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice. A candidate's rate of pay is based upon a consideration of several factors which may vary based upon the position. These factors may include education, prior work experience, licenses, certifications and labor markets. In addition to your pay, Liberty cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Liberty offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.