The NYS Public Employees Federation (PEF) is a diverse and powerful New York State labor union committed to creating a better life for our members. We represent around 50,000 professional, scientific, and technical workers in NYS government. Members include healthcare, education, corrections and supervision, youth services, direct care, and other professional titles.
The PEF Membership Benefits Program (MBP) mission is to serve active, dues-paying PEF members in a PS&T represented position and PEF retirees, with a wide variety of statewide and regional benefits and discount programs. PEF members take advantage of, and enjoy, the PEF Membership Benefits Program for its many benefits including: insurance protection, legal services, financial planning, and travel services, as well as discounted tickets for movie theaters, water/theme parks, sporting events, performing arts, and much more!
Overview:
The position involves maintaining bookkeeping records for Membership Benefits Program Group Benefits Fund. Responsible for all accounts receivable.
TEMPORARY six-month position (full-time), located in Colonie, NY (office setting).
Responsibilities:
- Use of computerized accounting equipment and software to perform the functions of the position.
- Responsible for processing of all checks logged into the department; Prepare bank deposits; arrange for courier pickup to deliver deposits to banking facility; verify accuracy of bank deposit tickets upon return, thereby maintaining accurate record of all receipts.
- Post checks to individual members' direct bill accounts.
- Prepare detailed distribution of accounts receivable funds for general ledger accounts.
- Post accounts receivables to general ledger via computerized accounting system.
- Prepare backup and do general ledger prep for phoned in wire transfers between banks for investment account, savings account and checking accounts.
- Prepare invoices and maintain direct bill system for PEF members off payroll, retirees and associate members covered by PEF MBP programs.
- Answer questions of members pertaining to invoices.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in business or related field is preferred.
- One to three years’ experience in all relevant accounting functions.
- Thorough knowledge of clerical bookkeeping principles and practices & general office practices and procedures.
Successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems and related software (preferred experience with Great Plains Accounting Software).
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to clearly communicate matters to all levels of management and union members.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with various team members.
- Strong organizational skills including time management and attention to detail.
- Able to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Consistent and reliable attendance is critical.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $48,471.00 (minimum) - $59,995.00 (maximum)
PEF offers an excellent benefit package which includes:
- Health insurance with Health Reimbursement (HRA)
- Employer paid dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
- Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
- 401-k with safe harbor contribution
- Pension plan through SEIU
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
- Tuition reimbursement and on-going professional development
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $48,471.00 - $59,995.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work in a temporary capacity for 6-months?
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12205 (Required)
Work Location: In person