Posted: Jun 26, 2025

Accounting Specialist

Historic Huguenot Street - New Paltz, NY
Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2025
Finance

Job description

Overview
The Accounting Specialist of Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) has primary responsibility for the duties necessary to manage and execute the financial functions of the organization on a daily basis. The Accounting Specialist works under the supervision of the President and Business Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare weekly cash flow reports for management’s review
  • Monitor bank account balances
  • Manage weekly accounts payable including entering invoices and cutting checks
  • Process and record payroll on a bi-weekly basis
  • Record daily shop sales and verify deposits in the bank account
  • Reconcile bank accounts
  • Track and reconcile department credit cards
  • Responsible for month end close including reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements
  • Track incoming grants and expenses
  • Provide reports as needed for various fund and department leaders
  • File quarterly sales tax return
  • Adheres to financial policies and procedures, and updates these resources whenever necessary under the supervision of management
  • Maintain integration between donor database and QuickBooks Online ensuring that information is being properly coded and classed after syncing.
  • Maintains organized and secure files and ensures confidentiality of all records
  • Ability to record, track, and report on transactions among numerous restricted funds
  • Other duties as assigned

Special Projects

Preparation of Internal Financial Statements

  • Prepare accurate financial statements on a quarterly basis, along with other statements as requested
  • Monitor year-to-date performance compared to budget and prior year

Audits

  • Prepare financial statements at end of fiscal year
  • Serve as liaison with auditor(s) and prepare all required schedules
  • Coordinate annual audit and adhere to audit recommendations

Budgets

  • Assist Administrative Team with annual operating budgets and capital projects budgets
  • Prepare quarterly budget reports for board meetings and finance committee
  • Coordinate on a regular basis with professional staff to reconcile program area budgets

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Possesses strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
  • Strong proficiency with computer technology and software, including Excel
  • Ability to work effectively under high pressure and strict deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Highly organized
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
  • Proficiency in a QuickBooks Online
  • A strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards

Wages, Hours, and Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position (35 hours per week) and is currently a hybrid remote position, requiring one day per week in the office. HHS offers a generous package of paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time, in addition to health, dental, and vision coverage. Other benefits include a complimentary Historic Huguenot Street membership. Hourly range of $25-$30/hour, depending on experience.

How to Apply

All applications should consist of a resume, letter of interest, and three professional references.