Accountant

About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.

Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.

Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.

EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

Job Title: Accountant

Location: CP Rochester and Happiness House

Salary commensurate with experience: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Hours of Employment: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours per day during business hours. Evening work may be required as job duties demand.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1 year of related job experience or Associate's degree and 5 years of related job experience. In some cases, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains and Sage100 a plus.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with agency employees and management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Summary/Objective: This position prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations and coordinates the preparation of the monthly internal financial statements for CP Rochester and Happiness House.

Essential Functions:

• Imparts agency philosophy of "Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential" to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to employees, individuals, and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Assists with month end closing procedures for CP Rochester and Happiness House and other related agencies like the Golisano Autism Center and Ability Partners Foundation.
• Monitors and maintains month end bank account reconciliations for various bank accounts at CP Rochester and Happiness House.
• Posts monthly journal entries for CP Rochester, Happiness House, and the Golisano Autism Center.
• Performs and maintains general ledger account reconciliations including cash accounts for CP Rochester and Happiness House.
• Maintain grant contracts and donor fund general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Assists Director, VP of Finance, and CFO with cost reporting, budgeting, and CFR requirements as needed for CP Rochester and Happiness House.
• Assists in preparation for annual financial audits including year-end, pension, 403B plan, and worker's compensation audit for CP Rochester and Happiness House.
• Manages monthly rent and benefit payments for individuals at CP Rochester.
• Maintains intercompany account reconciliations between all affiliates.
• Assists in completing annual cost reports for the agencies.
• Utilizes accrual basis of accounting and follows generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Participates in Finance Department meetings.
• Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
• Performs other duties at the discretion of the Director and Vice President.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality relating to the individuals we serve and the organization's financial information.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to maintain professional knowledge, enhance job skills, and support personal growth and development.

Competency Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
• Communication proficiency.
• Ethical practice.
• Business Acumen.
• Organizational skills.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee may be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to:

• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 17 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) and/or ROTH Retirement Plan with employer match
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

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The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

EEO Statement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1 year of related job experience or Associate's degree and 5 years of related job experience. In some cases, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains and Sage100 a plus.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with agency employees and management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Location
CP Rochester Winton Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Category
Accounting/Finance

Number of Openings
1

Req Number
ACC-25-00001

This position is currently accepting applications.

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