Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Assistant Controller of Disbursements (FIN164)

Summary:
Manage the day-to-day disbursements process including supervision and development of accounts payable and payroll departments. Participation in the ongoing process changes being implemented to bring the departments to a fully integrated, effectively controlled automated platform.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with major in business or accounting. Three years experience with on-line payroll systems, Ceridian a plus. Five years accounting experience in progressively responsible roles. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is essential. Knowledge of Excel and Word for Windows required.

Supervisory Role:
This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities:
The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.
1. Manage accounts payable and payroll staff.
2. Manage all activities of the departments including setting priorities, monitoring performance, evaluating and developing procedures.
3. Manage the vendor invoice approval process to effectively control disbursement activities in a timely manner, and ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
4. Manage and direct payroll functions.
5. Ensure department staff functions cooperatively with internal/external constituents to maximize customer service.
6. Work closely with auditors both for year end and periodic program audits

Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:
1. Staff is provided with proper supervision.
2. Departments performance will improve
3. Vendor invoice approval process will be effectively managed
4. Payroll functions will be effectively managed
5. Customer service will improve
6. Audit process is facilitated.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in an office environment performing administrative work.

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 and/or vendors. This position is sedentary and requires sitting for long period of times. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.

Position Type:
This is a full-time position.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

Successful applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 before their start date with VOA-Greater New York, unless you have been approved by VOA-Greater New York for a medical or religious exception to this requirement.

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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