Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Full-time, non-exempt position

Standard workweek: 35 hours

Hybrid with 3 days weekly in the NYC office.

Business hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with 1 hour lunch break.

Compensation: $32.00 – $35.75 (approximately 60,000 – 65,000 annualized).

Objective of the role:

The Garden Club of America is a creative, accomplished and rewarding organization with which you might enjoy a career and contribute to a century-strong non-profit mission. We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to assist in managing the day-to-day accounting and finance requirements. Confidentiality, accuracy, and excellent organizational and communications skills are important qualifications for this position. The ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable, and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and pay all invoices including preparing checks for signature.
• Create invoices and post receipts into QuickBooks Online.
• Process Vendor payables, credit card payables, and expense reimbursements.
• Process cash receipts received by mail and coordinate bank deposits.
• Follow up with vendors/customers/volunteers as required over the phone and by email.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements. Ensure supporting receipts are received and properly filed.
• Collect w-9 forms from all vendors during the year and process annual 1099's for tax purposes.
• Run monthly reports in QuickBooks Online for Committee members and export to Acrobat and Excel.
• Prepare routine journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Provide schedules and financial information to support management reporting.
• Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close.
• Maintain approved budget in accounting system
• Support continuous improvement activities for the Accounting Department.
• Other duties as assigned by controller.

Qualified applicants will possess

• BS in Accounting and 2-3 years relevant work experience.
• Prior experience working with accounting software (QuickBooks Online highly preferred) handling accounts payable and receivable.
• Familiarity with GAAP
• Previous non-profit financial experience is highly valued.
• Proficiency in financial transactions and reporting.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent focus and prioritization skills.
• Individual must be highly organized and pay strict attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including use of Google drive, Google docs, Gmail, are essential.
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge in Word, Excel (Vlookup, pivot tables), Box (cloud storage).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills.

This full-time position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, and accrued vacation, sick, and personal time in addition to paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V

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