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EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT Administration Fiscal
OFFICE LOCATION Utica New York
SALARY RANGE $60000 $90000 (DOE)
SUPERVISOR Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
POSTING DATE May 13 2025
ABOUT
The Legal Aid Society of MidNew York Inc. (LASMNY) is a nonprofit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. Our staff provides services in the following thirteen counties: Broome Chenango Cayuga Cortland Delaware Herkimer Jefferson Lewis Madison Oneida Onondaga Oswego and Otsego. In addition our Agricultural Worker Program (AWP) services the entire New York State.
MISSION STATEMENT
LASMNYs mission is to provide free legal assistance to lowincome people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of legal advice emergency legal services and legal representation we help lowincome people stabilize their finances protect themselves and their children from domestic violence obtain access to healthcare avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions protect the family home from with our services such as senior citizens victims of domestic violence people with disabilities refugees and immigrants and veterans.
JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Aid Society of MidNew York Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking a dynamic fulltime Senior Accountant to perform the daytoday administration for the accounts payable accounts receivable and billing processes. In addition will provide a wide range of support to LASMNYs Fiscal Department in a professional manner. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for prioritizing and meeting the goals objectives and reporting requirements of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and other funding sources. Must demonstrate a fundamental understanding and commitment to LASMNYs mission and value of justice.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform the duties for Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) as required.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to funding sources.
- Prepare and input cash receipt entries and General Journal Entries into the General Ledger.
- Reconcile checking and saving accounts.
- Prepare Forms 1099 and 1096.
- Review travel vouchers and reimbursement expense report requests for accuracy completeness and in compliance per LASMNYs travel policy requirements.
- Assist with coordination of annual audit.
- Maintain and update inventory records every two (2) years.
- Prepares reports as requested.
- Reviews financial data for accuracy identifies problems and supports daytoday operations.
- Assists with company cash flow analysis including but not limited to tracking cash flow activities preparing reports and analyzing information for management.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Comply and ensure that all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies procedures and grant based reporting requirements are met.
- Perform duties based upon requirements as assigned by the CFO. May be subject to change upon the needs of the agency.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree Associates degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education (or) work experience required.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus.
- Minimum of (3) years accounting experience in a fastpaced environment.
- Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and best practices.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience working in a nonprofit environment beneficial.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Word Excel Outlook etc.
- Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
BENEFITS
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package! Most benefits available date of hire.Medical Vision Dental Medical Waiver Program (if eligible) Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Savings Accounts 403(b) Employer Contributing SEP/IRA Mileage Reimbursement Professional Development CLE Registration Fees Attorney Registration Fees Local & NYS Bar Dues Vacation Sick Personal Parental Leave Bereavement Leave Jury Duty Bar Exam Leave Employee Assistance Plan Relocation Assistance Parking Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (14) Holidays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
LASMNYs Diversity Equity and Inclusion Vision Statement
LASMNY is committed to diversity equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice
Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action Employer
Fighting for Equal Justice for All Diversity. Equity. Inclusion
Employment Type
Full-Time
