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Accountant

Together for Youth
$63000.00 - $66000.00 Salary
United States, New York, Canaan
13640 State route 22 (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
Job Details
Job Location
Canaan, NY
Position Type
Full-Time
 
Salary Range
$63000.00 - $66000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
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Stronger Communities New York (SCNY) is the parent company providing administrative support for both

Together for Youth (Canaan, NY) and The House of the Good Shepherd (Utica, NY). This position will be a part of SCNY and is based in Canaan, NY. The Accountant will follow Together for Youth's (TFY) guidelines regarding benefits, compensation and all policies and procedures as outlined in the TFY employee handbook.

The Accountant is responsible for processing the day-to-day aspects of the general ledger and ensuring the organization's financial goals relating to reporting objectives, targets and outcomes are achieved.


Description

Job Responsibilities



  • Responsible for day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities related to the agency's rate based, federal, state, local and other preventive program contracts; maintain fiscal integrity in accordance with GAAP.
  • Monthly preparation of various account analysis and reconciliation of the same to the general ledger.
  • Maintain various financial schedules including but not limited to: prepaid expenses, depreciation, administrative allocations, insurance and investments.
  • Analyzes data to identify potential risks and makes recommendations to Finance Leadership.
  • Assist in the coordination of and gathering data for agency audits.
  • Prepares and posts journal entries for accounting transactions. Maintains required supporting documentation for all transactions.
  • Process monthly allocation methods.
  • Ensures all internal and external accounting deadlines are met.
  • Other related assignments as delegated by Finance Leadership.



Job Requirements



  • Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or related field- Required.
  • Three years' experience in general ledger or related accounting functions required; preferably in a mid-size non-profit organization.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving history to the Agency, and a reliable vehicle.Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner.
  • Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
  • Skills: Ability to be solution focused with strong communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills.



Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.


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