Bookkeeper in Ithaca, New York at Longview, an Ithacare Community

Welcome to Longview, where legacy meets innovation and where staff work together to create a team environment while assisting older adults in our community. As a vital nonprofit organization serving older adults in the Ithaca community, Longview has been enriching lives for over 50 years. Our commitment to engaged living through adult day facilities and independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living uniquely positions us to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. We foster belonging and connections while addressing practical and emotional needs through a comprehensive continuum of care. Longview is committed to living well together and the well-being of mind, body, and spirit, including the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.

Job Summary:

The Bookkeeper is responsible for a variety of accounting and financial functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, resident account administration, and financial recordkeeping. This position works closely with residents, staff, vendors, and the Finance Director to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

The ideal candidate is accurate, organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently while providing exceptional service to residents, staff, and vendors. Experience in healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or human services environments is a plus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and maintain vendor records.
• Manage resident billing, program billing, payment processing, and account maintenance.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and payroll-related changes and deductions.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Administer resident personal allowance accounts.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Compensation: $26.00-31.00/hr; commensurate with experience and credentials.

Schedule Considerations: Full-time 40 hours/wk, Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30pm

Benefits:

• ALL employees eligible to participate in EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan, and SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment).
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hrs/wk are eligible for Leave Sharing and employer-paid Group Life and AD&D.
• FT & PT employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hrs/wk are eligible for paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation), Paid holidays (after 3 months of employment), Tuition Assistance, Ithaca College Courses for Credit, Medical insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of bookkeeping, payroll processing, and accounting support experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical and background checks required.