Finance & Accounting Associate
Location: Ulster County, NY
Pay: $25-$35/hour
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Schedule: 40 hours / week, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Finance & Accounting Associate
Job Description
Reports To: Finance Director
Job Overview: The Finance Associate will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable. They will assist the Finance Director with budgeting & reporting. This position has the potential for a hybrid schedule and for growth. This is a unique opportunity to work at a community-based organization that celebrates nature, music, the arts & history.
Position Details: Full Time, Salaried
Benefits include:
• Working with a creative, collaborative, fun-loving staff
• Health Insurance
• 401k after the first year
• 2 weeks of vacation
• 1 week of sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Meals when groups are onsite
• Access to 385 acre preserve
• Free admission to workshops, concerts & lectures
Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain our accrual accounting system
• Manage and track accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
• Maintain internal financial controls and safeguards
• Work with Finance Director to reconcile donations/grants and provide accurate and timely reporting
• Assist the Finance Director with the annual audit
• Assist the Finance Director with the annual budget process
• Work with the Finance Director to ensure that the contract billing and collection schedules are adhered to and that financial data and cash flow support operational requirements.
• Maintain records of taxable sales and prepare quarterly sales tax reports
• Other tasks as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
• Deep understanding of accrual and cost accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB, non-profit accounting methods, procedures and practices
• Proficiency in the use of QuickBooks and MS Excel
• Possesses the skills and intuitive knowledge to handle diverse technology platforms including but not limited to Stripe, Square, Paypal, Venmo, Neon
• Ability to function as part of a team with a diverse group of people
• 5 years minimum experience preferred
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct and/or Financial Edge helpful but not necessary
