ARISE​/Accountant

Overview

Arise is looking for an Accountant

Job Summary
:
Full time Accountant position supports the finance team members in preparation of monthly financial internal reporting, external reporting to grantors – both quarterly and monthly. Duties included in this support are journal entries, cash receipts, reconciliations, data entry, documentation gathering. This position serves as a back-up to our Accounts Payable position. The finance team is responsible for reporting on 50+ programs and ensuring funding reporting is accurate and processed timely.

The position adheres to monthly deadlines and is often a fast-paced environment.

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 2 years experience;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience required
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to manage workflows and adhere to defined deadlines
• Knowledge of non-profit fund accounting
• Confidentiality is required

• Position prepares and inputs journal entries, cash receipts, reconciliations, and works closely with the team on month-end and year-end closing, Federal and NYS reporting and vouchering.
• Monthly and/or quarterly reporting / vouchering to grantor agency
• Assists in maintaining vendor files for Self Direction.
• Communications with outside grantor funding sources on reporting and payments

This job operates in a standard office environment and involves regular interaction with staff, visitors, and the public. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move office materials or packages up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.

Work location: Onondaga County - Syracuse, NY

Hours and days: Monday-Friday 8:00am
-4:00pm (Tentative work from home schedule - once trained)

Compensation: $25.00 to $27.00 Per Hour

Non
-Exempt; 40 hours per week, including one-hour paid lunch

Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.