Staff Accountant

Job Summary: 

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for finance department projects, internal auditing, Grant maintenance and reporting and maintaining the books and records. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops and maintains general ledger account supporting worksheets and documentation. 

• Maintains schedules of the various lease agreements and assists with renewals and compliance. 

• Provides back-up to the accounts payable function. 

• Assists in maintaining the books and records. 

• Responsibility for finance department special projects. 

• Responsible for Grant maintenance and reporting. 

• Provides reports as requested. 

• Performs financial internal auditing as requested. 

• Performs other business office functions as requested. 

• Maintains confidentiality.  

• Performs other duties, as assigned.  

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License from New York, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) OR Must have the ability to take ample public transportation to attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed. 

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• A minimum of two years of job-related experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial systems preferred.
• Exposure to payroll processing a plus.
• Experience in nonprofit financial operations and CFR preparation a plus.
• Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication organization and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and ability to work in a team environment.

AAP/EEOC

CCANY provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other legally protected classifications.