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Community Place of Greater Rochester Staff Accountant in Rochester, New York
SummaryUnder the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for maintaining all accounting and financial reporting aspects of their assigned programs as well as all payroll-related functions for both The Community Place of Greater Rochester (CPGR) and Charles Settlement House (CSH). This position will also act as the liaison between Finance and Development Staff.Essential Job Duties- Prepare various AR vouchers and ensure that all revenue has been accrued/recorded and that vouchers have been sent to appropriate agencies.- Assist in preparing monthly closing folder, including reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and other supporting documentation- Process payroll bi-weekly for CPGR and CSH using Paycor software.- Act as the fiscal liaison with development staff and provide reports and updates as requested.- Serves as the back-up for AP duties as needed.- Other job duties, as assigned.Knowledge, Skill and Abilities- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software for data analysis and reporting.- Proficiency in payroll processing systems and software.- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with employees and external parties.- Ability to independently travel to various destinations such as the bank, post office, and other company locations using reliable transportation options, including but not limited to personal vehicle, ridesharing services like Uber, or public transportation.Physical Elements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational skills of stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.- Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.- Must be able to travel as needed getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors and may have exposure to various weather conditions.- Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.QualificationsPreferred - Bachelor’s Degree in accounting plus two (2) years’ experience working in an accounting environment OR an Associate’s degree in accounting and five (5) years’ experience in an accounting environment.The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. is committed to the recruitment of a workforce which mirrors the diversity of recipients of agency services.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Salary: 20 Maximum Salary: 25 Salary Unit: Hourly