Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper - Creative Financial Staffing

Our client, a long-standing non-profit organization based in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper to join their team. For over 50 years, this organization has been providing direct care and daily living skills programs to individuals in Stamford and the surrounding communities.

The Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper is responsible for a variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the efficient operation of the Finance Department.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Deposit all checks received into the operating account
• Maintain daily cash flow
• Reconcile all bank accounts for the organization, including individual representative payee accounts
• Prepare detailed analyses and reconciliations of general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts
• Complete retirement fund transactions for payroll contributions, loan payments, year-end testing and contributions, etc.
• Post transactions into the general ledger
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing and analyzing required reports for the state
• Assist with the annual financial audit process
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial statements
• Participate in the interviewing and training of the Accounting Supervisor and Finance Assistant
• Maintain working knowledge of other positions in the department to provide coverage as needed
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management on cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• Proficient in using financial software and spreadsheets
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate financial information effectively