Full-Time
Staff Accountant
S:US
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides services for homelessness, mental health
Compensation Overview
$70k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- Associate Degree from a two-year college or technical school in Accounting or Business Administration
- 3 or more years of Accounts Payable in a highly multi-service field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to respond to vendor/field inquiries by phone or e-mail
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Intermediate level skills in Excel
- The Accountant will manage and plan Accounts Payable Administrative computing system, including disbursements, coding of invoices, postings of transactions, reconciliation, etc.
- Management and maintenance of the vendor master file
- Responsible for the processing of all disbursement through use of the Accounts Payable System for vendor invoices (phone bills, insurance, utilities, consultants, leases, etc.) petty cash, WAM, client disbursement requests and approved check requests
- Review and coding of all invoices that are not processed through purchasing
- Review and coding of petty cash, WAM client account disbursement (PNA) reports
- Posting of payable transactions and review and acceptance of payable transactions generated by the purchase order system
- Reviews invoice batches which have been entered into the system
- Review vendor accounts for accuracy including application of sales/use tax
- Monthly reconciliation of accrued expenses and cash exchange
- Participate in regular weekly accounts payable review meeting with VP & CFO and Sr. Director, Finance/Controller
- Prepare the annual 1099
- Performs other duties and special projects as required
S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
- Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
- NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.
What critics are saying
- Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
- Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
- Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.
What makes S:US unique
- S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
- Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
- 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short-and-Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
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