Accounting Clerk - Bookkeeper

Education, and/or Work Experience Requirements:

It is essential to have an outgoing and friendly personality with a “can-do”, “will-do” outlook. Ability to adapt easily and has a non-discriminatory nature. Employees must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as a strong practical nature. Computer proficiency in Excel is a must. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• • High school diploma.
  • 1-3 years general accounting experience.
  • Proficient in data entry and management.
  • Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications.
  • Ability to work in a team orientated environment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.

Key Competencies

• • attention to detail and accuracy.
  • interpersonal skills.
  • good communication skills.
  • organizational skills.
  • information management.
  • problem-solving skills.
  • decision-making skills.
  • organizing and prioritizing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Experience in bookkeeping, payroll processing and non-profit office work, a plus. Individual will contribute to a team effort and be able to multi-task. Must have good data entry skills, attention to detail and strong experience with accounting software and Microsoft.

• Support current finance staff while learning all facets of the department.
• Train in FundEZ and assist with expanding use of the program.
• Train with AP staff member – familiarize with vendors and processes.
• Train with AR staff member – familiarize with grants and processes.
• Train with CFO – familiarize with budgets, audits and processes.
• Establish a position handbook detailing job responsibilities, calendar of due dates, and any other pertinent information relating to the position.
• Familiarize with various funding sources.
• Monitor client assistance balances using accounting program. Review spreadsheets and compare for accuracy.
• Maintain client assist fund folders for purposes of reporting.
• Assist with administration of the FEMA program.
• Maintain funding and service contract folders.
• Responsible for accounts receivable grants reporting. Assume responsibility for some minor grants receivable.
• Assist with implementation of new retention processes.
• Maintain journal entry folders.
• Maintain asset folders.
• Maintain insurance policies and assist with renewal process.
• Assist with tracking of salaries by funder for purposes of audit.
• Maintain employee folders, if necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

The nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• 401K Match - up to 8%
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Education, and/or Work Experience Requirements:

It is essential to have an outgoing and friendly personality with a “can-do”, “will-do” outlook. Ability to adapt easily and has a non-discriminatory nature. Employees must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as a strong practical nature. Computer proficiency in Excel is a must. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• • High school diploma.
  • 1-3 years general accounting experience.
  • Proficient in data entry and management.
  • Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications.
  • Ability to work in a team orientated environment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.

Key Competencies

• • attention to detail and accuracy.
  • interpersonal skills.
  • good communication skills.
  • organizational skills.
  • information management.
  • problem-solving skills.
  • decision-making skills.
  • organizing and prioritizing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Experience in bookkeeping, payroll processing and non-profit office work, a plus. Individual will contribute to a team effort and be able to multi-task. Must have good data entry skills, attention to detail and strong experience with accounting software and Microsoft.

• Support current finance staff while learning all facets of the department.
• Train in FundEZ and assist with expanding use of the program.
• Train with AP staff member – familiarize with vendors and processes.
• Train with AR staff member – familiarize with grants and processes.
• Train with CFO – familiarize with budgets, audits and processes.
• Establish a position handbook detailing job responsibilities, calendar of due dates, and any other pertinent information relating to the position.
• Familiarize with various funding sources.
• Monitor client assistance balances using accounting program. Review spreadsheets and compare for accuracy.
• Maintain client assist fund folders for purposes of reporting.
• Assist with administration of the FEMA program.
• Maintain funding and service contract folders.
• Responsible for accounts receivable grants reporting. Assume responsibility for some minor grants receivable.
• Assist with implementation of new retention processes.
• Maintain journal entry folders.
• Maintain asset folders.
• Maintain insurance policies and assist with renewal process.
• Assist with tracking of salaries by funder for purposes of audit.
• Maintain employee folders, if necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

The nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.