The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties · 1 month ago
Finance and Accounting Coordinator
Utica, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$35.55/hr - $37.32/hr
3+ years expThe Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties is seeking a Finance and Accounting Coordinator to assist with the finance and accounting functions. The role involves routine accounting operations, accounts payable, cash management, and general ledger entries among other responsibilities.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Process and enter accounts payable vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and corporate credit card expenses for payment in a timely manner. Review for accuracy and identify and resolve discrepancies
Assist with maintaining vendor records, W-9s, and 1099-MISC filing
Assist with available cash analysis
Verify, record, and reconcile bank statement activity
Verify, record, and reconcile activity of investment accounts and pools and compile investment statements to send to investment consultant
Assist with maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation listing, record monthly depreciation entries
Prepare journal entries to record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts in accordance with the reconciliation master schedule
Assist with monthly fund statement preparation as needed
Assist with timely and accurate generation of budget-to-actual departmental general ledger reports
Assist with timely year-end closings, audit and 990 workpaper preparation, and 1099-MISC filing
Prepare analysis of accounts and work on ad-hoc accounting projects, as requested
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
Perform filing, record retention and miscellaneous job-related duties as requested to support department and company objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; equivalent in education, training, and experience considered
3-5 years' experience required
Computer proficiency required, i.e., Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain and secure confidential information
Practice excellent interpersonal communication
Must be organized to effectively manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Possess exemplary mathematical, analytical skills that result in accurate calculations, analysis support
Preferred
Knowledge of not-for-profit and fund accounting preferred
Experience with Foundant Technologies CommunitySuite, Grant/Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (GLM/SLM), or other community foundation nonprofit software preferred
Benefits
Four-day work week
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Collaborative hybrid approach prioritizing on-site work
Wellness Resources
Company
The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Since 1952, The Community Foundation has invested millions of dollars into Oneida and Herkimer counties.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Alicia Dicks
President and CEO
Erika Eastman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Central New York Business Journal
2025-12-18
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