PN Staff Accountant

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About Phipps Neighborhoods: Phipps Neighborhoods is a 50-year-old multi-service nonprofit providing opportunities for children, youth, and families to break the cycle of poverty and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success. Our approach is asset-based, neighborhood-focused, data-driven, culturally competent, and targeted in neighborhoods where we can provide the greatest amount of resources in support of the community.

Salary Range: $70,000 - 80,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting Function:

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries;
• Monthly accounting close preparation & financial statement preparation;
• Provide assistance in recording daily cash receipts;
• Assist in the preparation of account and variance analysis;
• Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and annual audit;
• Assist in the preparation of account and variance analysis;
• Generate reports as requested by regulatory agencies and other organizations (grants reporting);
• Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and annual audit;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP);
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and support external auditors during the annual audit process;
• Assist management with audit deliverables and respond to monthly back-up documentation as requested from City, State and/or Federal funders as well as internal and external auditors.

Accounts Payable Function:

• Coordinate and process invoices, purchase orders, check requests and new vendor requests in Yardi; Accounting system while adhering to departmental procedures;
• Reconcile open payables and prepare Accounts Payable batch processing;
• Review invoices and purchase orders for proper approvals, supporting documentation and appropriate general ledger coding;
• Matches invoices to payments and obtain all required signatures and appropriate documentation to issue payments;
• Interface with department leaders to ensure compliance, understanding and adherence with company policies and procedures;
• Acts as liaison between departments and vendors;
• Research and resolve vendor AND payment issues or discrepancies;
• Works closely with management and program leadership to ensure prompt payment and coordinate timely vendor payments;
• Maintain relationships with vendors as needed;
• Manage and track all Incentives and MetroCard stock. Responsible for payments, distribution and reconciliation of Incentive and MetroCard's;
• Ensure compliance of employee expense reports and participant stipends;
• Process weekly, biweekly and/or monthly participant stipends as required by program;
• Responsible for monthly collection of corporate credit card receipts, corporate credit card statement reconciliation and payment;
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Accounting and Finance Concentration Preferred
• Working knowledge of accounting software, knowledge of Yardi Voyager preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Minimum 3 years in Non Profit Accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Must have excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent customer service skills. Handle sensitive highly confidential information.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, problem solver, organized and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

To be considered, please apply through our Job Portal using the following link:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Non Profit Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• GAAP and financial accounting principles: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person