Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Poughkeepsie, New York through a Contract assignment. This role is well suited for an accounting candidate with at least 2 years of experience who can contribute across daily accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Workday Asset Management experience in areas such as cash management, fixed assets, journal entry processing, or account analysis, and can help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting tasks for a wide-variety of the College’s operating and restricted funds including general ledger and clearing account reconciliations and analysis, and monthly, annual, and correcting journal entries.
• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, investigate and resolve reconciling items, and monitor cash balances.
• Oversee tracking and the accurate accounting for the College’s fixed assets and Capital Projects, including acquisitions, disposals or retirements, transfers, overhead allocations, and depreciation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee and manage the accounting of expenses and funding for all capital projects.
• Collaborate with Facilities Operations, the Office of Advancement, the Grants office, and the Budget Office to monitor capital project funding, grant funding, gift funding, plant fund activity, and related expenditures.
• Review and reconcile monthly bond activity and prepare year-end schedules for bond deposits and reserve funds, including compliance with lender requirements and tax regulations.
• Support fiscal year-end closing processes and audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries within required deadlines.
• Support annual IRS Form 990 preparation, including compiling data, preparing schedules, and maintaining documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and maintenance of the College's ERP system. 
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements, enhanced controls, and increased efficiency.
• Provide expert financial guidance and dedicated customer support to College departments, ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of all financial activities.
• Remain current on with IRS and accounting rules, regulations, and guidance.

Qualifications:

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Experience with Workday Asset Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in an accounting or business office.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial analysis.
• Strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community. 
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. 

Compensation

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