Accountant

Accounting Position

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Status: Non-exempt, full-time (37.5 hours)

Hourly wage: $22 to $24 per hour

Location: Rochester, NY (on-site)

Summary

Accounting position primarily responsible for the preparation of contract claim vouchers while monitoring spending as compared to budget. Also assists the Chief Financial Officer with several financial functions such as budgeting, cost accounting, cash management and financial statements.

Duties And Responsibilities

1.0 Essential job functions

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and year-end claim vouchers to various funders in accordance with contract provisions and budgets.
• Monitor programs for over/under spending of contracts and variances from budget. The preparation of financial projections is often necessary. Inform Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, VP for Program and appropriate Program Director of such spending situations.
• Communicate with funders and their auditors regarding contract spending, budget modifications and any other questions/issues that arise.
• Train Program Directors on how to read and understand claim vouchers and financial statements.
• Assist with the preparation and review of the Agency's annual operating budget.
• Assist with the Agency's monthly closing process and the preparation of financial statements.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and information for the Agency's annual audit of our financial statements as well as funder audits.
• Data entry into the accounting software of journal entries and revenue.

2.0 Secondary job functions

• Perform record keeping, tagging, and physical inventory of capitalized assets purchased by funders.
• Assist with the development and documentation of the Agency's cost allocations.
• Provide backup coverage for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

3.0 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Experience: Three plus years of accounting experience. Non-profit experience preferred.

Excellent computer skills with proficiency working in Excel, Word and accounting software required.

Physical And Mental Requirements

· Majority of work is performed at desk or personal computer

· Frequent use of calculator, copier and scanner

· Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills are required

· Ability to multitask while paying particular attention to detail

· Ability to work in multi cultural situations

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

• Vacation (21 days)
• Sick (10 days)
• Personal Time (3 Days)
• Holidays (11)
• Medical Insurance (3 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision (2 options)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 403(b) Program
• If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity.

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled