Accounting Specialist (Full-time, $22/hour) - Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Syracuse, NY
About the Job
Thrive and Change Lives
At Catholic Charities over 70% of our managers were promoted from within!
We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!
Flexible Work Schedules
Remitted Tuition
Professional Development
Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits
Professional Supervision and Coaching
Recognition and Appreciation Programs
Opportunities for Growth and Promotion
Responsibilities:The Accounting Specialist will perform various accounting activities, including but not limited to: data entry, reviewing payables for accuracy, issuing A/R invoices, preparing daily bank deposits (cash, checks, e-deposits), and preparing bank reconciliations. Assist internal “customers” (i.e., other department personnel) with various requests. Clerical tasks, including but not limited to: sorting mail, making copies, scanning documents, filing electronic and/or hard-copy documents. Contribute to the department’s commitment to continuous improvement, such initiatives include but are not limited to (i) implementing a new agency credit card platform and (ii) increased digitization of workflows. Assist with projects and audits, as assigned. Serve as backup for accounting tasks, as needed.
This position pays $22 per hour. 35 hours a week, 100% on-site.
Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:
- Preferred Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Relevant experience includes accounting functions in for-profit, not-for-profit, and/or governmental environments.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:
- Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
- N.Y.S. Central Registry Clearance.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:
- Mobility sufficient to work in an office environment.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, including adding machines.