JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.

The Senior Accounting Clerk obtains financial data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site
Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.91

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reconciles and balances all vendor accounts.
• Analyzes vendor accounts.
• Disperses payroll checks.
• Checks and approves all vouchers for payment. Also prepares invoice deduction notices, as necessary.
• Answers all vendor inquires.
• Prepares account payable checks.
• Prints all account payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions, to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check subs, and computer printouts.
• Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfers data to general ledger.
• Types vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records.
• Prepares daily cash deposits and fills out cash control sheet daily.
• Maintains accounts receivable records.
• Reconciles and balances accounts.
• Prepares vouchers for submission to funding sources.
• Prepares budgetary and financial reports for internal use and as required by funding sources.
• Assists in preparation of year end work papers.
• Assists with related special projects, as required.
• Follows all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) in Accounting and two years of related experience and/or training. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Notary Public license preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.