Accountant (Accounts Payable Specialist) - Community Guardianship Program

Selfhelp

Selfhelp

Accounting & Finance
New York, NY, USA
USD 40k-45k / year
Posted on Apr 2, 2026

Position Summary: Responsible for handling all financial transactions for clients of the program, including the preparation of court-mandated reports.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Prepare client budgets, with assigned case workers.
  • Prepare all checks to pay client expenses, in accordance with the budget.
  • Ensure all client deposits are made. Investigate missing deposits.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Work with departmental benefits specialist to ensure client’s benefits are maximized, including review accounts for SSI and Medicaid over or under resourced, feasibility of trusts, burial accounts, food stamps, etc.
  • Track and log client investment accounts.
  • Prepare court-mandated Annual Accountings and Inventories and Final Accountings for client discharges when needed. Prepare reconciliation of final accounts.
  • Assist the Guardianship Client Accounts Manager with the preparation of tax returns, as requested.
  • Generate client reports as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
  • Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
  • Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
  • Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.

Salary Range; $40,000 - $45,000 per year commensurate with experience.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Accounting; or a minimum of two years experience in accounting
  • Computer literate; ability to work with a range of computer programs including financial data base such as Quicken and Quickbooks, Lotus 1-2-3 or other general ledger software, spreadsheets, databases, check printing programs, and word processing programs, as well as Microsoft Suite
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

  • Business office environment with phone and computer use.
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.