Staff Accountant

Pay Range: $20–$25 per hour DOE

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Do you enjoy keeping things accurate, organized, and running smoothly behind the scenes? Are you someone who takes pride in detail while still enjoying collaboration and purpose-driven work?

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who wants to use their accounting skills to support meaningful work. In this role, you’ll be a key part of our finance team—helping ensure financial accuracy, supporting staff and vendors, and strengthening the systems that allow our mission to thrive.

As our Staff Accountant, you’ll handle a variety of accounting responsibilities that keep our day-to-day operations moving forward, including:

• Processing accounts payable with accuracy and timeliness
• Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies
• Serving as a professional, friendly point of contact for staff, clients, and vendors
• Recording banking and ACH activity in the general ledger
• Managing credit card activity, ensuring expenses are documented and recorded correctly
• Tracking prepaid and restricted donor expenses
• Preparing monthly and year-end journal entries to support financial close
• Organizing and maintaining financial documentation for grant and reporting purposes
• Assisting with annual filings, including 1099s
• Providing backup support for bi-weekly payroll when needed
• Supporting internal controls, financial policies, and team collaboration
• Pitching in with other accounting duties as needed—we’re a team, and we support one another

We’re seeking someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• An Associate degree in Accounting or at least three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Experience with accounts payable and general accounting functions
• Familiarity with sales and use tax (a plus!)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
• The ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• A problem-solving approach and strong attention to detail

• Valid New York State driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Regular, reliable attendance

Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.

• We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short -Term Disability and more!