Staff Accountant - Cash Receipts

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization, Volunteers of America-Greater New York, seeks a Staff Accountant - Cash Receipts who will support financial processes and maintain compliance with internal policies. The position offers a hybrid work model in NYC with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Validate daily deposits and cash transmittal logs.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank activity reports.
• Provide support for internal and external audit engagements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

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Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Staff Accountant – Cash Receipts (Hybrid Remote)

The Staff Accountant—Cash Receipts is a key member of the finance team supporting the organization’s cash collection function, including validating, recording and retaining support for cash receipts transactions and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard agency assets. Provides support on cash receipt matters in accordance with Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. policy and procedures.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field with one year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform duties with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment is required.
• This employee must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
  
  

Staff Accountant (Cash Receipts) Principal Responsibilities:

• Validate daily deposits, cash transmittal logs, and batch headers from the programs. Code the batches and prepare cash receipts journals.
• Scan cash receipts documentation and upload support to Microsoft Business Central.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank activity reports and statements.
• Notify programs and provide support for checks returned due to insufficient funds and advise on chargebacks and associated fees.
• Assist with daily cash receipts tasks, including sorting mail, receiving and tallying checks with accompanying batch headers and transmittal logs, preparation of daily bank deposits, scanning checks for deposit, and making deposits at the bank.
• Provide support for internal and external audit engagements.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of Volunteers of America–Greater New York policies and procedures to comply with regulations and safeguard agency assets.
• Provide support on financial initiatives and projects, and perform other related duties as required.
  
  

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
  
  

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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