Accountant
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: Accountant (Hybrid Remote)
The Accountant will prepare assigned billings and have knowledge of all billing policies and systems ensuring consistency and accuracy of all agency claims. Applies sound billing practices for preparing bills and reconciliation to be reviewed by management. Advises the Supervisor and Senior Accountant of any billing concerns impacting cash flow.
Location: 135 West 50th Street • New York, NY 10020
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Two years preferred relevant billing experience.
- Knowledge and ability to use an in-house PC-based accounting system in a network environment, including ability to create, run, and verify reports.
- Advanced expertise with Excel/Word is essential.
- This position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects under deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills required.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Prepare and reconcile governmental (DHS, DOHMH, HRA, OMH, OASAS, SED, etc.) billing worksheets to corresponding cost centers.
- Timely and successfully submit billings and re-submissions through funder portals.
- Verify all billed expenses are within the correct accounting period.
- Utilizes government funder billing guidelines and cost manual to maximize reimbursement and minimize disallowances.
- Propose journal entries and allocation adjustments to ensure accurate reporting and balanced budgets.
- Track billing and payment information.
- Gather adequate backup documentation to fully support claims.
- Propose and assist in the preparation of budget modifications.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life insurance,
- Retirement plan
- Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
- Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
- Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more…
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!
Other details
- Job Family Accounting
- Job Function Accounting
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $26.50
- Max Hiring Rate $26.50
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
- New York, NY 10020, USA