Staff Accountant

United Neighborhood Centers NEPA

Company Intro: United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) is one of the largest, and longest operating, nonprofit organizations in the region. The agency’s purpose is to meet the needs of local low-income families, seniors, youth, and new immigrants, while also empowering them to attain self-sufficiency. UNC’s wide array of programs are continuously adjusted to fill the gaps that exist in local services.

UNC services include child care centers with transportation, pre-school programs, youth programs, older adult programs, community health education, free screenings, community services, community education (free adult literacy, English as a Second Language, and citizenship classes), community revitalization, and community development (affordable housing).

Our UNC Locations: Scranton, Tunkhannock, Jessup, Carbondale, West Pittston. This position is located in Scranton, PA.

Hours: Full-time hours Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant will work with the Finance department team members at UNC NEPA headquarters in Scranton, PA to prepare and maintain financial records and other financial activities.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including but not limited to verifying rent rolls, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities:

  • Verify Rent Rolls for Apartment Properties:
    • Ensure accuracy and completeness of rent roll data for all apartment properties.
  • Manage Rent Payments:
    • Verify all rent payments received from property managers and facilitate bank deposits as required.
  • Budget Information Entry:
    • Verify and input budget information for small companies.
  • Accounts Receivable Processing:
    • Prepare monthly accounts receivable invoices for local agencies.
  • Accounts Payable Processing:
    • Process invoices and payables for multiple companies including Amos, Webster, HBS Management, HB Stowe, Cabrini, and UNCDC.
  • Intercompany Billings and Payments:
    • Prepare monthly intercompany billings and payments to UNC.
  • Requisition Approval:
    • Verify and approve requisitions for processing through Accounts Payable.
  • Payment Processing:
    • Prepare checks for payment of accounts payable invoices on a weekly basis.
  • General Ledger Journal Entries:
    • Record all necessary general journal entries and allocations accurately.
  • Bank Reconciliations:
    • Complete monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Aging Reports:
    • Prepare monthly aging reports for both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
    • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts for each assigned company.
  • Audit Assistance:
    • Assist with audit requests as needed, providing necessary documentation and support.
  • Financial Analysis:
    • Complete analysis of monthly financials for assigned departments to identify trends and variances.
  • Year-End Processing:
    • Run reports and complete year-end processing of 1099 forms.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Licensure

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting is required.
  • Minimum two years of relevant experience in accounting is required.
  • Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger experience is required.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel is required.
  • Knowledge of AccuFund platform is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills is required.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and completeness is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills is required.

Benefits:

  • 15 Vacation, 12 Sick, and Personal Time Off
  • Holidays (11)
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision effective 1st of month following start date)
  • 401(k) Salary Deferral
  • 401(k) 5% UNC contribution after 1 year
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Free Child Care Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LifeMart Employee Discounts
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UNC of NEPA is equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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