Bookkeeper ​/ Accountant - New Haven, Waterbury in New Haven

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for working with pastors and/or school administrators on all manner of accounting and business management functions. This role will be onsite between two locations, Waterbury and New Haven.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate recording of entity financial transactions and reconciliation of bank accounts
• Assist with month-end, quarter and year end closing process to include, but not limited to, preparing necessary general journal entries and reconciliations
• Assists with the preparation of church budgets
• Process and record daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Provide general support to the Finance Department
• Stays current with methods, accounting standards and rulings, and skills
• Recommends the elimination of unnecessary or redundant functions/processes and ways in which improvements can be made

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years' relevant work experience required
• Experience in a non-profit work environment preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Proficiency with accounting software, experience with Quickbooks On-Line a plus
• Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision
• Requires prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting
• Candidates must understand and be committed to the social, moral, and ethical teachings of the Church
• Regular in state travel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.