Bookkeeper (Long Island City, NY)

The Floating Hospital, a non-profit healthcare provider that has been providing services for over 150 years, is seeking a full-time, full charge Bookkeeper to work with Finance staff on the accounting needs of the Department. The successful candidate will possess a full knowledge of all bookkeeping and accounting processes including A/R, A/P, G/L, trial balance, financial statements, and analytical reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include:

• Record journal entries as appropriate
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/periodic balance sheet, income statement, and consolidated financial statements
• Post payments to the proper accounts
• Have a working knowledge of the A/P cycle and be able to generate and approve check requests, post invoice information to FundEZ, and generate checks
• Perform general banking functions in conjunction with bank representatives
• Generate a trial balance to ensure G/L accounts are in balance and make necessary adjustments
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain grant revenue and expenses on a monthly basis
• Prepare for and assist with audits
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Commensurate experience with High School Diploma or College graduate (Bachelor’s preferred) with a degree in business or accounting; must possess excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with vendors, staff, and all levels of management; expert knowledge of Fund EZ accounting software required; must be well organized with attention to detail; expert proficiency with the use of all Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, preferred. Must have 3-5 years of experience as a full charge bookkeeper.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life, AD&D, 403(b), paid holidays, personal time, and vacation.

Founded in 1866, The Floating Hospital (TFH) is one of the last remaining charity hospitals in New York City. We provide exceptional and compassionate healthcare to 16,000 children, adolescents, adults and seniors every year through primary medical, dental, mental health and health education services. TFH is a Federally Qualified Health Center and the largest provider to homeless families living in family shelters and domestic violence safe houses throughout all five boroughs. TFH also serves the Queensbridge, Ravenswood and Astoria public housing projects and the medically underserved community of Long Island City.