Junior Accountant - Patchogue, NY

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Prepare monthly vouchers, budgets and budget modifications. Process accounts payable and billing for our programs.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with program staff to prepare monthly vouchers, budgets and budget modifications as required.
• Process Medicaid billing as required.
• Work with program staff to confirm accuracy of all billing entries.
• Process other State billing as required.
• Record billing in accounts receivable.
• Maintain Grants receivable log.
• Prepare payables as required.
• Record receivables in voucher schedules.
• Prepare schedules and reports as required.
• Make remote and other bank deposits.
• Special projects as requested.
• Use postage machine, copy machine and computer equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• STRONG knowledge of accounting theory and practices.
• EXCELLENT computer skills. EXCEL, WORD and Fund-Ez.

*EXCEL test will be given during the interview*

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good arithmetic skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks accurately.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to bend and lift 20 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Two or more years schooling in Accounting/Finance or equivalent with two or more years accounting experience.

OR

Education and experience may be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Requirements

• A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
• PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no more than 1 year old)