Job Information
Community Housing Innovations Staff Accountant in White Plains, New York
Staff Accountant
Job Details
Job Location
CHI-White Plains - White Plains, NY
Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year
Description
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
Generous Paid time off
Personal and Sick Days
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Transit and Parking Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for general accounting tasks regarding selected accounts receivable, selected accounts payable, and petty cash. Also responsible for selected bank account reconciliations. Interfaces with auditors, vendors, property management and all levels of Agency staff. The Staff Accountant will be a mature professional with at least 2-4 years of general accounting experience.
Pay: $75,000 annual salary.
FLSA: Exempt- not eligible for overtime.
Location: White Plains NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.
Follow all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures and any new accounting procedures put in place.
Verify invoice payment approvals, code Accounts Payable invoices and enter accounts payable into the sub-ledger.
Process monthly Suffolk County, Nassau County and DHS NYC Billing.
Reconcile Bank Statements.
Monitor and void agency outstanding accounts payable stale checks.
Scan checks into M & T bank for deposit processing.
Enter Accounts Receivable into the sub-ledger and enter subsequent payments to clear receivables.
Reconcile and Pay Agency’s Credit Card Account.
Perform general ledger account reconciliations.
Process and pay accounts payable invoices.
Prepare checks for CFO review and signature.
Analyze vendor expenditures and inform management of trends and concerns.
Assist upper management with audits, miscellaneous projects, and department goals.
Qualifications
What do I need to apply?
Education: A minimum of an Associate degree in accounting.
Experience: 2 to 4 years of general accounting experience.
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer Skills: Basic competency in MS Office and Accounting Software
Math Skills: Must be excellent.
Physical Performance: None
Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
Other Skills: Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. Must be even-tempered, have good negotiation skills, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
Email:careers@communityhousing.org