Staff Accountant/AP

New Destiny’s mission is to end the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness for low-income families and individuals by developing and connecting them to safe, permanent, affordable housing and services. To achieve its mission, New Destiny builds and manages housing with on-site services; offers innovative programs that assist survivors in finding and retaining affordable housing; and works to expand access to permanent housing resources for survivors. New Destiny is the largest provider of supportive housing for domestic violence survivors in New York and is a leading advocate in the effort to obtain the resources needed to end family homelessness in New York City.

Job Purpose

In this role, the Staff Accountant-A/P will mainly focus on Accounts Payable. The primary duties will include verifying, processing, and reconciling invoices. Ensuring accurate coding and allocations of invoices, proper authorization, and timely payment of the organization’s payables. Collaborating with the programs and management to resolve discrepancies, facilitate timely payments, and maintain updated payables files (hard copies) in an audit-ready state. Preparing and analyzing financial statements as needed. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Enter and process invoices accurately and efficiently in our accounting software, Fundez.
• Verify invoice details, including vendor information, quantities, and pricing, to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and process vendor payments via check, ACH payments, and Wire.
• Process and review payment requests for accuracy expense allocation and backup.
• Process all disbursements and checks for signature by authorized officers.
• Assist with the month-end accounting close process (including, but not limited to, AP close, accruals, and prepaid expenses) and reconcile AP ledger with the general ledger.
• Manage AP in Fundez accounting software; ensure all accounts payable transactions are properly coded and allocated across the organization.
• Prepare and post general journal entries for petty cash.
• Ensure proper GL coding and posting of credit card expenses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for 100 or more employees, including salaried and hourly workers.
• Monitor transactions for several funds/companies and bring attention to pending issues as needed.
• Track income and expenses for several rental properties.
• Book capital expenditures for real estate projects under development.
• Maintain vendor and accounts payable filing systems.
• Prepare and analyze the AP aging reports.
• Prepare information for the annual audit, including schedules, and provide related support/documentation as requested during the audit period.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and processes.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and maintenance of W-9 forms.

Other Finance & Accounting Responsibilities

• Books depreciation transactions in the GL.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor and CFO
• Provide requested reports by Program Staff.
• Serve as a backup for other Finance functions as needed

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 3-5 years of related accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Fund EZ accounting software is a plus.
• Excellent MS Office skills, including strong proficiency in Excel.
• 1-3 years experience in Payroll
• Experience working with PEOs such as TriNet, Paychex, or ADP is a plus.
• Experience working with Grants is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with real estate and affordable housing accounting preferred.
• Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented, with good communication skills, and able to operate well under pressure and independently.
• Ability to adapt to complex organizational structures to create a positive team dynamic and client satisfaction.
• Flexibility and action-oriented, willing to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Compensation/Benefits

$60K - $65K per year with competitive benefits and a hybrid work schedule. This full-time position has a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short disability, PTO paid holidays, and 401(k). EOE

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New Destiny is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. Survivors of domestic violence and people who have experienced housing instability are encouraged to apply.