Staff Accountant

Description: We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to work within a non-profit housing organization in the White Plains, NY area. Interested candidates would be responsible for general accounting tasks regarding selected accounts receivable and accounts payable. Ideal candidates must be professional with 4-5 years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include: 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 billing and reconcile bank statements. Monitor and void agency outstanding accounts payable stale checks. Scan checks into 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: 4-5 years of payroll experience required Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills Motivated and a fast learner Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Detail oriented Comfortable with math and calculations Basic competency in MS Office and Accounting Software COMPANY OVERVIEW We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged. Responsibilities: Skills: Norwalk