Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA Req #2779 Tuesday, October 15, 2024ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable is responsible for the effective and accurate management of records relative to Accounts Payable. The Accounting Associate maintains and updates independent contractors, vendor data and W‐9, Tax Exempt Certificates of Breaking Ground affiliates, Accounts Payable‐related memos and office policies. The Accounting Associate provides financial and administrative support to ensure payments are completed and reconciled. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain an accurate and active file management system of all transactions, policies and documentations related to the Accounts Payable function
Assist the Accounts Payable team with classifying independent contractors based on W‐9 files
Help prepare year end 1099 and 1096 reports to the IRS
Prepare documentation for alternative payment options, including cashier’s checks and bank drafts
Verify financial policy and procedure compliance with all transactions
Record payables, scan signed vouchers, cut checks, and transmit formatted positive payments to treasury
Conduct research to resolve issues and discrepancies and respond to inquiries from vendors and voucher preparers
Assist in generating reports
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable field
Possess basic accounting knowledge
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Ability to track and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Detail‐oriented with high level of accuracy
EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledOther details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $25.82
Max Hiring Rate $27.47
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