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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program • New York, NY, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Staff Accountant

Job Type : Temp-To-Perm

Reports To : Controller

Location : Hybrid (In-person at LEAP HQ 2 days per week)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary : $66,300- $68,000

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday (Generally : 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm)

Weekly Hours / Week : 37.5

Why You'll Love Working at LEAP

At LEAP, we don't just build great programs - we build a great place to work. You'll thrive here if you're excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.

We are :

Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility

Creative, flexible, and open-minded

Collaborative and mission driven

Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals

Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication

Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture

Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others

And above all... FUN!

At LEAP, you'll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact - all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant will have a range of accounting responsibilities with a primary focus on payroll support, timely and accurate accounts payable coordination and general ledger. The position will be full time and a member of the Finance Department and will report directly to the Controller through the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. This position may provide the right candidate the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization as the internal finance functions continue to develop over time.

What You'll Do

(45%) General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Credit Card Reconciliation

  • Manage workflow of invoices - enter all payables and other expenses into accounting system with proper classification
  • Coordinate vendor and other invoice payments, and employee reimbursements
  • 1099 tracking and preparation
  • General Ledger reconciliation of all expenses and support the review and payment of corporate credit cards, in accordance with the organization's policy
  • Review accounts payable aging with Controller

(50%) Payroll Support

  • Prepare reimbursements and for inclusion in payroll processing
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including but not limited to ensuring all hours and adjustments are entered, and proactively running reports to capture any potential errors before transmitting
  • Coordinate changes for payroll (e.g., terminations, new hires, etc.) and data with salary or wage adjustments, compensation changes or deductions (e.g., annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation, garnishments)
  • Ensure accurate pay rates, adherence to multi-state tax laws; as well as accurate and timely tax rates
  • Ensure accurate processing of benefit expenses, garnishments, and other adjustments
  • Assist in generating and reconciling the bi-weekly payroll. Process tax payments and other adjustments. Generate system reports and troubleshoot payroll issues.
  • Create and maintain payroll journals and prepare payroll journal entries
  • Manage timecard approvals with supervisors
  • Answer employee questions related to payroll
  • Assist the Controller, Chief Financial Operations Officer, Chief People and Culture Officer and Director of People & Culture with the registration of new State, local, and unemployment withholding taxes with the appropriate agencies, as necessary
  • Review periodic tax updates for relevance, accuracy and timeliness
  • Work with the team on benefits, and Workers' Compensation audits by gathering all the requested information as well as corresponding with the auditors
  • Other assignments as delegated by supervisor
  • (5%) Other

  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Preparing Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports for management review.
  • Compile documentation to support organization and funder audits
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • What You'll Bring

    We are seeking a detailed oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join the Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and solid understanding of not-for-profit accounting and finance processes, sound technical foundation of principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

    Core Competencies & Strengths :

  • Must have a solid Proven ability to apply that knowledge to specific circumstances.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payments, accounting, reporting, and writing
  • Self-starter with proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to conceive new approaches, stream line processes, and to recognize and solve problems without direct supervision.
  • Exceptional communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Absolute discretion concerning sensitive issues and confidential matters.
  • Proficient experience with various software applications including MS Office and Google Suite (previous experience in Xero and Salesforce would be a plus)
  • Flexibility, patience, and the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and the willingness to meet unexpected demands with a positive attitude.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree, in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • Three years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Experience working in a non-profit environment.
  • PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

    Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement.

    WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Please note : In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.

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