Accounting Specialist II

Responsible for accounting processes for Arbor Housing and Deveolpment.

Education/Qualifications:

• Experience or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field. Preference will be given candidates who possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Dynamic, positive outlook, strong work ethic, well organized
• Effective, professional, healthy verbal and non-verbal communication skills when interacting with clients, colleagues, supervisors, outside professionals, vendors, funders, etc.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a diverse group of people AND to work productively independently
• Ability to navigate new software programs necessary
• Analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for reconciling variances; compiling and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual reports; and performing necessary reconciliations on financial data.
• Knowledge of personal computers, MS Office

Key Job Functions:

• Maintains client records in Financial Edge accounting software
• Verifies accounts receivable invoices and deposits are entered accurately and completely
• Completes required monthly reconciliations
• Verifies accounts payable invoices are entered accurately and completely
• Prepares cash requirement reports weekly to review impact of check run on cash balances
• Manages vendor relationships, main contact for changes or to resolve issues
• Assists with preparation for the audit
• Uses Financial Edge accounting software to enter data and maintain accurate records
• Uses Microsoft Excel to track, analyze, and calculate data
• Analyzes a wide variety of financial data and communicates it in a useful and understandable manner
• Creates and maintains SOPs for job functions

Work Schedule and Salary Range

• Full time, non-exempt position in Corning, NY, 7:30am to 4:00pm, 45-minute lunch, Monday through Friday with flexibility in scheduling after completion of introductory period, including working remotely part-time.

Arbor Housing and Development Expectations:

• Report to work on time and work your scheduled shift, except in cases of emergency.
• In the case of an emergency, contact your immediate supervisor and/or designee for guidance.
• Effectively discharge the key job functions of your position in accordance rules and regulations, AHD Code of Conduct and Standard of Acceptable Behavior.
• Support a Non- Discrimination/Anti -Harassment/Sexual Harassment free work environment.
• Foster a harmonious and respectful environment and refrain from unprofessional conduct as referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual.
• Other duties as assigned by Accounting Supervisor, Director of Accounting, CFO or designee

Physical Demands / Environment

• Continuous mental and visual attention required
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Otherwise sits, stands, walks, reaches with hands and arms
• Typically stoops, kneels, bends, crouch, or crawls
• Carry or pull up to twenty pounds
• Professional Office Setting located at 26 Bridge Street Corning, NY 14830