What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Accountant position at HELP USA?
Location: Central | 115 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003
What You'll Do:
The Revenue Accountant will be responsible for managing and maintaining billing and accounts receivable for assigned funders. This role ensures that revenue-related data is tracked accurately and that billing aligns with contractual terms and is submitted in a timely manner. The Revenue Accountant will collaborate closely with the associated Budget & Senior Accountant team members assigned to their portfolio. The Revenue Accountant will also work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure they understand the contract and ensure proper billing. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Director of Accounting as needed to support department goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Understand funder-specific contract billing terms; format, frequency, and necessary backup needed to submit.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives related to contract billing and accounts receivables.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of assigned contract billing.
- Address funder inquiries related to discrepancies and correct issues to resubmit billing timely.
- Ensure contract cost allocations match approved budgets and communicate allocation variances to the manager.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis narrative for distribution to Program Operations.
- Maintain up-to-date records for billing accounts receivable and track collection timelines to ensure timely payments.
- Monitor aging balances and prepare reports on outstanding billing and contract status.
- Reconcile billing accounts receivable monthly.
- Maintain data integrity by routinely auditing billing and billing accounts receivable information in the system.
- Serve as a liaison between Grant and Contract Manager, Budget department, Program & Finance to address billing challenges and opportunities.
- Ensure all necessary monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports are completed for internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Work with the Budget department team members to request budget modifications.
- Assist with any funder audits.
You’re a great fit for this role if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting and government contracts management.
- Knowledge in fiscal management and billing for government contracts; Federal, State, and City agencies, including but not limited to NYC DHS, NYC DOHMH, NYC HRA, NYC HPD, NYC OTDA, NYS OCFS, NYS OMH, US HUD, and US VA.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation
Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.
We Have GREAT BENEFITS!
- Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
- Generous Paid Time Off!
- 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
- And More!
Who We Are
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000