Accounting Assistant

New York Center for Child Development (NYCCD)/New York Center for Infants and Toddlers Inc. (NYCIT) is currently seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the smooth functioning of the Fiscal Department and the Financial Planning and Reporting Department in support of our continuum of programs serving children with special needs. This position will ensure the high performance of both departments; integrity of data; accuracy of information and analysis; and efficiency of processes.

Responsibilities:

• Data entry of approved invoices checks and cash receipts into accounting software including verification of cost center.
• Assist with processing payments including check depositing.
• Track credit card receipts, approval forms and FedEx usage.
• Support data migration of leave tracking system among other special projects.
• Compile data for SVP of Finance & Strategy.
• Assist with multiple types of financial analysis in Excel on request.
• Respond to phone calls and emails from billing teams, vendors, employees, and contractors regarding payments.
• Maintain filing, scanning and organizing paid invoices, bank statements and other transactions. Send files to long-term storage as appropriate.
• Set up new files for accounts payable each fiscal year.
• Assist with CPSE program and benefit audits.
• Process year-end tax forms 1099 and 1096

Qualifications:

The candidate will have strong communication skills, initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, a very high level of Microsoft Office proficiency (with the ability to learn new technologies and databases), and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete projects in a timely manner. Other qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 1 year of accounting experience required.
• Prior experience with accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Must be able to maintain employee confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel data.

Reports to: Shared report

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person