Staff Accountant
The staff accountant will possess a comprehensive understanding of accounting processes, internal controls and have automated accounting system experience. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the staff accountant will be a member of the finance team, lending support in the daily tasks necessary to produce monthly financial statements for The Business Council of New York State, Inc. (TBC), a 501(c)(6) organization and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with one or more years of recent accounting experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively prioritize workload to meet deadlines, strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a strong concentration in Excel spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of Great Plains accounting software is a plus.
- Experience with association management platforms, Protech preferred.
- Highly organized self-starter with strong project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Exempt, full-time position (in office at least four days a week and one day per week remote).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review general ledger accounts, perform account analysis and reconciliation.
- Complete reconciliations for assigned asset and liability accounts, including cash, prepaids, accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and upload monthly journal entries in Great Plains accounting software.
- Manage all aspects of membership invoicing, including invoice creation, distribution via mail and email, and utilization of members’ online platforms.
- Communicate with members to address account inquiries and manage dues collection.
- Ensure accurate tracking of dues collections through daily and weekly reconciliations and provide timely reporting to various departments.
- Process daily cash receipts, including reviewing and recording dues payments into the membership system, running reports and accurate filing.
- Accounts payable function for TBC affiliates and subsidiaries; including research, coding, data entry, production of checks and accurate filing.
- Assist in preparation for the annual audit.
- Assist with yearly 1099 preparation.
- Follow accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
- Support the CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements; any other duties as assigned by the CFO or Director of Finance.
PSYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, meeting materials).
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Worksite Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
