Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate (Temporary)

📍Syracuse, NY
💲$23.00 - $24.00 per hour
🕒Temporary Position

About Liberty Resources

Liberty Resources is a nonprofit human services agency dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of individuals and communities throughout Central New York. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.

Position Summary

Liberty Resources is seeking a detail-orientedAccounting Associate to join our Finance team on a temporary basis. The Accounting Associate supports key accounting functions, including accounts payable, vendor management, financial recordkeeping, and general administrative support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Review, code, and process invoices and check requests.
• Distribute accounts payable checks and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax reporting information and contact details.
• Ensure tax-exempt documentation is current and provided to vendors as needed.
• Organize and maintain accounts payable files and records.

Accounting Support

• Assist with annual audits and other accounting functions.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance with agency procedures.
• Support year-end processing, including 1099 preparation and filing.
• Assist employees with accounting-related questions, petty cash requests, and purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of accounting-related experience,or
• High School Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience.
• Experience with MIP Abila software preferred

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO law

Apply today and join a team dedicated to making a difference in our community!