Accountant

Make a difference in a family's life! Volunteers of America Upstate New York continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services.
We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.
Accountant ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate recording of revenue and expense across a $10M organization Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries Assist in timely internal and external reporting for all programs and related grants Participate in overseeing relationships with funders' staff to facilitate timely and accurate grant reporting Communicate with vendors and internal management to coordinate timely receipt of invoices, recording of expenses and payment of bills Oversee fixed asset recordkeeping and expense allocation related to grants for asset purchases Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts timely Oversee multiple tasks independently Other duties as assigned EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required Experience in Not-for-Profit finance and grant management preferred Experience with financial systems required, Great Plains preferred Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel required Listening, articulation, and interpersonal interaction communication skills required VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance 403(b), & more! Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.