Accountant

Stronger Communities New York (SCNY) is the parent company providing administrative support for both

Together for Youth (Canaan, NY) and The House of the Good Shepherd (Utica, NY). This position will be a part of SCNY and is based in Canaan, NY. The Accountant will follow Together for Youth's (TFY) guidelines regarding benefits, compensation and all policies and procedures as outlined in the TFY employee handbook.

The Accountant is responsible for processing the day-to-day aspects of the general ledger and ensuring the organization's financial goals relating to reporting objectives, targets and outcomes are achieved.

Job Responsibilities

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  Responsible for day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities related to the agency's rate based, federal, state, local and other preventive program contracts; maintain fiscal integrity in accordance with GAAP.

  
  

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  Monthly preparation of various account analysis and reconciliation of the same to the general ledger.

  
  

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  Maintain various financial schedules including but not limited to: prepaid expenses, depreciation, administrative allocations, insurance and investments.

  
  

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  Analyzes data to identify potential risks and makes recommendations to Finance Leadership.

  
  

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  Assist in the coordination of and gathering data for agency audits.

  
  

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  Prepares and posts journal entries for accounting transactions. Maintains required supporting documentation for all transactions.

  
  

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  Process monthly allocation methods.

  
  

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  Ensures all internal and external accounting deadlines are met.

  
  

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  Other related assignments as delegated by Finance Leadership.

  
  

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

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  Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal management, business administration policies and GAAP principles.

  
  

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  Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

  
  

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  Ability to respond effectively to sensitive and confidential inquiries.

  
  

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  Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

  
  

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  Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, manage and implement change and continuous improvement initiatives.

  
  

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  Demonstrated decision making, organizational, communication skills, including attention to detail, oral, and written communication skills, listening and training skills.

  
  

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  Extensive computer literacy including but not limited to MS Office Suite.

  
  

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  Ability to use various office technology to include the telephone, computer, calculator, etc.

  
  

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  Commitment to following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary Model.

  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
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  Three years' experience in general ledger or related accounting functions; preferably in a mid-size non-profit organization.

  
  
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  Ability to work in a culturally and economically diverse population.

  
  

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  Ability to function as a team player.

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, o