Accountant
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Accountant (Full-time, $30/Hour) Catholic Charities of Onondaga County - 3.7 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $30 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Microsoft Excel Mid-level Microsoft Office Driver's License Project management Bachelor's degree Balance sheet reconciliation Associate's degree Accounting Communication skills Time management Full Job Description Overview: 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 Accountant will perform financial reporting functions for Catholic Charities of Onondaga County and/or other agencies that we serve. Perform general ledger accounting and reporting tasks for assigned programs. This includes but is not limited to accurately classifying cash disbursements and cash receipts, preparing journal entries and preparing and/or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare and/or review vouchers/claims and fiscal reports for funding sources. Monitor colleaction of cash against claims submitted to funding sources. Collaborate with programmatic personnel and funders to prepare contract budgets, analyze budget-versus-actual results, and re-allocate expenses when needed. Understand and adhere to reporting requirements of Catholic Charities, funders, and regulatory agencies. Assist in regular audits of agency's fiscal records. Contribute to the department's commitment to continuous improvement. Such initiatives include but are not limited to (i) migration to a new, cloud-based accounting platform, (ii) implementing a new agency credit card platform, and (iii) increased digitization of workflows. Serve as backup for various accounting tasks. Maintain communication with external and internal stakeholders (example: funders, financial institutions, clients, employees, auditors). Supervise 1-2 team members. Provide technical training and assist with their professional development. Hold regular supervision meetings. Provide both real time feedback and annual performance reviews. Mentor and motivate staff, assisting them in meeting deadlines and setting and achieving goals. This position pays $30.00 per hour. 35 hours a week, 100% on-site. Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience preferred. Associate's Degree with relevant experience including working in the field of financial reporting within a for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental environment will be considered. Licenses/Certificate/Clearances: Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License. Skills/Abilities: Critical thinking skills. Able and willing to multi-task and embrace change. Self-motivated with effective time management and project management skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Office, Teams). Organized and attentive to details. Effective oral and written communication 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. Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer