Bookkeeper

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our client's finance team. Our client is a leading medical and research center in Manhattan.

• Location: New York, NY 10019
• Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Position Type: Full-Time (On-site, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm)
• Affordable health and dental insurance with employee premiums as low as $1.00 per paycheck
• Employer-funded health reimbursement accounts for medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match (historically 8%)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus the added benefit of summer Fridays
• Additional Benefits include, Paid maternity leave, Childcare expense reimbursement program, Student loan repayment program and Housing assistance program

Responsibilities:

• Perform accounts payable functions including invoice entry, vendor file maintenance, W-9 collection, and matching purchasing/shipping documentation
• Record donations, grants, and other income; reconcile daily deposits
• Accurately record EFTs, ACHs, and check payments into QuickBooks in a timely manner
• Maintain the general ledger across multiple QuickBooks classes
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries
• Reconcile intercompany and affiliate transactions across three organizations
• Prepare monthly and annual accounting close packages for COO review
• Reconcile contribution records with Development Director's monthly data
• Prepare and e-file annual 1099s for independent contractors and vendors
• Assist in annual external audits and financial reviews
• Support the COO with month-end closing and financial statement preparation
• Provide administrative support to management as needed
• Perform other related projects or tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration (Paychex Online a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting management in an administrative capacity
• Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and highly professional

General Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service abilities, maintaining professionalism and composure in all interactions.
• Resourceful team player, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to quickly learn new tasks and concepts.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing high levels of responsibility.
• Familiarity with financial processes and administrative systems is a plus.

Benefits:

• Affordable health and dental insurance with employee premiums as low as $1.00 per paycheck
• Employer-funded health reimbursement accounts for medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match (historically 8%)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus the added benefit of summer Fridays
• Six months of paid maternity leave
• Childcare expense reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Housing assistance program

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).