Accountant

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys more than just working with numbers

The Arc Lexington is looking for an Accountant who can combine strong financial skills with sound judgment problem-solving and a commitment to providing excellent service to the People and families we support.

As our Accountant youll play an important role in supporting the financial operations of Lexington and our Transitions program. Youll manage a variety of general ledger functions including account reconciliations prepaid expenses month-end entries and investigating and resolving financial discrepancies. Youll also assist with audits and help maintain strong financial controls and accurate financial records.

A unique part of this position is supporting the financial administration of the Transitions program. This includes private-pay tuition and residential rent billing accounts receivable payment processing and the preparation and administration of standard student contracts. Youll work directly with Transitions families and staff to answer financial questions resolve account-related concerns and develop appropriate solutions based on individual circumstances.

Were looking for someone who is detail-oriented analytical organized and comfortable working independently. Youll need to be able to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines exercise sound judgment and discretion and communicate financial information clearly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field is required or an Associates degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience is required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliation with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion work independently and communicate financial information clearly and professionally.

What can The Arc Lexington offer you

• Competitive starting wages
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training
• A complete very low-cost benefits package

Why work at The Arc Lexington

The Arc Lexington strives to be the best possible employer-a place where employees feel valued nurtured and respected. Our employees build fulfilling meaningful careers while making a difference in the lives of others.

The Arc Lexington has been recognized with several workplace awards including:

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work a place where employees feel valued nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2017 - Best Company to Work for in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information predisposition or carrier status marital status military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (each a Protected Characteristic). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.