Columbus House | Staff Accountant | new haven, ct

Columbus House, Inc. Job Posting: Full Time (40 hours/week), FLSA Exempt, Non-Essential Staff Accountant VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested Company Overview and Mission Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless. Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence." Purpose Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant employs various accounting systems (hardware and software) and related procedures to record, analyze, and report fiscal results to supervisor and other staff as appropriate, in accordance with GAAP and grant reporting requirements and in a timely and accurate manner. Assists with reviews and analyses of accounting and reporting data to help ensure that the agency is maximizing use of agency resources. Responsibilities Uses accounting processes to obtain accounting data from various sources (i.e., agency staff, vendors, sub grantees, automated payroll system, subsidiary accounting systems, excel spreadsheets, etc.) for posting to the general ledger in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. Documents and communicates processes and monitors performance of processes Assists in the preparation and submission of accurate and timely fiscal reports, budgets, and related drawdowns/invoices to agency funders Responsible for calculating, recording, and maintaining the Agencys drawdown documentation for federal programs. Responds to independent and funder auditor activities supplying information requested by auditors in an accurate and timely manner Prepares account analyses, for review and discussion with appropriate staff and/or funders Prepares and submits invoices for billing of VA programs. Manages, updates, and reconcile contribution spreadsheets to donor perfect database on a monthly basis. Other related duties as assigned Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelors degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of three years relevant experience Ability to work with team members. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Valid Drivers license with a good driving record. Experience using computerized accounting systems. Expert knowledge of Excel and Access. Non-profit experience Optional-Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and homelessness Supervised by: Director of Finance Pay scale: $56,000-$58,000 based on experience Schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Benefits Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full-time employment 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution Paid time off 10paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer: Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

Created: 2024-11-27