Staff Accountant

HousingPlus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

FSA

Commuter benefits

403B matching

Supplemental insurance

Discounted entertainment

Job summary

HousingPlus is seeking a Staff Accountant in New York to support accounts payable, cash receipts, and general fiscal activities under the supervision of the Executive VP of Finance. This full-time exempt position offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive $65,000–$75,000 annual compensation.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, experience in a nonprofit environment, and strong MS Excel and communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Non-profit or government funding experience a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable invoices and issue checks/e-payments to vendors.
• Record and post cash receipts for rent and other sources.
• Maintain accounts payable documentation and support audits.
• Reconcile petty cash and process reimbursements for staff.
• Collaborate with Development for cash receipts reconciliation.
• Handle year-end 1099 forms and contract payments.
• Maintain lease and rent schedules and vendor contracts.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Title: Staff Accountant

Report to: Executive VP of Finance

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000/ Annually

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Hybrid

Office Location: New York, NY 10017

Organization Overview

HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives. HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve.

The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus’ programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all!

Please visit our website for more information regarding our organization: www.housingplusnyc.org.

Please do not call or email HousingPlus regarding the status of your application.

Position Summary

Housing Plus is seeking a Staff Accountant within its Finance department. This position reports to the Executive VP of Finance. The Staff Accountant will provide accounting support to the Accounts Payable, general fiscal areas of Housing Plus.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse organization staff, in a positive, inclusive work environment.


• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.


• Proficiency in MS Excel.


• Requires excellent communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable (A/P) invoices and generate checks & electronic payments to vendors/suppliers.


• Communicate with vendors as needed.


• File all accounts payable supporting documents & retrieve for audits and other review.


• Record and post cash receipts for rent collection.


• Deposit & record cash and checks and maintain proper supporting documentation.


• Work closely with Development department on cash receipts reconciliation.


• Reconcile and replenish petty cash, and process employee reimbursements.


• Initiate and record credit and debit card payments.


• Maintain cost allocations for A/P vendor expenses.


• Process year-end 1099 Forms and distribute to vendors and government entities.


• Maintain lease and rent schedules and maintain all accounts payable contracts.


• Maintain analysis of certain balance sheet accounts.


• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.


• Reconcile and record Credit Card transactions.


• Follow up on action items and collaborate to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects.

Skills/Abilities

• Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization a plus.


• Experience with government funders a plus.

Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits

403B Matching

Supplemental Insurance at your discretion

Access to discounted entertainment benefits