Bookkeeper (MED321)

Company: Volunteers of America Greater New York
Location: Bronx
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

About Us:Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) is an anti-poverty organization that seeks to end homelessness in the New York metropolitan area by the year 2050. We focus our continuum of care to address the most prevalent causes of homelessness: (1) lack of affordable housing; (2) unmet health needs, including but not limited to mental health and substance use; and (3) lack of jobs that create wealth. In each of these areas we strive to incorporate strategies that address issues of racial equity. We know that our clients are confronting longstanding barriers to accessing quality housing, healthcare, and employment. Our programs are designed to ensure that our clients do not have to face these challenges alone. Now in our second century of serving those in need, VOA-GNY understands what it takes to heal families and individuals who are in crisis and have experienced trauma. We operate and provide services in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for close to 11,000 men, women and children through 65 programs located in New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester annually. We are one of the largest providers of services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater New York area, serving survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, and others who have behavioral health or substance use needs. Many of VOA-Greater New York---s programs are nationally recognized and meet the rigorous standards of accrediting bodies CARF, COA and the NAEYC. 'Successful applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 before their start date with VOA-GNY, unless you have been approved by VOA-GNY for a medical or religious exception to this requirement.' Summary:The Bookkeeper maintains local accounts for the program, oversees the rent collection system, and prepares monthly reports.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma and one year of bookkeeping experience and computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience in databases also required.Supervisory Role:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.Principal Responsibilities: The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.1. Process encumbrance and expenditure information.2. Prepare and submit billings.3. Process rent letters, collections and arrears reports on computerized tracking system.4. Maintain master inventory.5. Perform other related duties as required.Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:1. Purchases provide good value and invoices are paid promptly.2. Bills to funders are accurate and submitted on a timely basis.3. Ensure rent collections are collected on time 4. Inventory procedures are followed and provide accurate results.5. Related duties are performed completely, on time and accurately. Work Environment:While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in an office and residential shelter environment.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to have visual acuity, talk and hear while communicating with peers, clients and/or vendors. This position is sedentary and requires long periods of sitting. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds.Position Type:This is a full --- time position. Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today! Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.

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