Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Supervisor: Senior Finance Manager

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Employment Classification: Full-time/Salaried, Non-Exempt

Frequency of Pay: Bi-weekly

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a matching 401k plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and discounted farm products

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule: Monday-Friday, that may occasionally include a weekend and/or evening

The Junior Accountant, who will report to the Senior Finance Manager, will be responsible for the daily operations of the finance department. The department consists of the Senior Finance Manager and third party support. A financial accounting background and the ability to handle a full and diverse workload that spans basic accounting work to complex reconciliations, all with precision and attention to detail is essential for this position. The person in this role will assist in advancing the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the department. Additionally, they will ensure accurate and timely recording and submission of financial data, and provide analysis of data and research. A background in non-profit accounting and operations is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts payable, which includes preparing, coding, and processing invoices and deposits
• Accounts receivable, which includes creating invoices to customers, processing payments and preparing bank deposits
• Serve as the point of contact with vendors and customers
• Record and track revenue from multiple sources, ensuring timely and precise entries into accounting system
• Conduct comprehensive monthly reconciliations, including the investment schedule and sales tax
• Prepare and record journal entries for monthly accruals, prepaid expenses and other adjustments
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds, grants and program budgets
• On occasion, review and process payroll through payroll portal Paychex, ensuring hours and labor are correctly reflected for approval
• Assist in the preparation and execution of month-end and year-end close processes
• Generate regular financial reports (such as recivable/payable status and cash flow updates) for management review to support decision making.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified
• Support yearly internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned
• Assist with various administrative tasks, such as filing documents, managing accounting inbox, ordering supplies and supporting other team members as needed
• Adhere to financial regulations and company policies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standard
• Ensure that all financial records are accurately maintained and easily accessible for review and reporting

Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ years of relevant accounting experience in a non-profit environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Docs.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online
• Proficiency in BILL (formally Bill.com) and understanding of databases that sync with QuickBooks Online a strong plus
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize tasks to deliver high-quality results on time
• Familiarity with payroll administration, i.e. reviewing and processing biweekly payroll; knowledge of Paychex a plus
• Familiarity with various payment processors (Stripe, Shopify, Toast)
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP principles
• Previous experience in a non-profit environment is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team

About Stone Barns Center:

For over 20 years, Stone Barns Center and Blue Hill have demonstrated the power of farmer-chef collaborations to inspire change in the food system. We are now poised to deepen our impact and address some of the greatest environmental, health, and economic challenges of our time. We have a bold vision to catalyze an ecological food culture that supports a thriving regenerative food and farm economy.

We will build on our longstanding work at the intersection of farmers and chefs to activate critical areas with the potential for exponential impact on ecological and human health, farm viability, and other elements of thriving food systems. In service of this vision, we will reimagine how we use our Lower Hudson Valley campus to serve as the R&D lab for the ecological food culture we seek.

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Competitive medical, dental, vision, GTL, 11 paid holidays, robust PTO and Sick leave policy, winter closure, family meal, education programs, hybrid flexibility, among many others.