Accounting Assistant - Part Time

Description

Center for Hope and Safety, located in Bergen County NJ, is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence and their children. We believe every person has the right to be safe, empowered and free from violence.

This is a part time position working 3 days per week, 9:30am-5:30pm.

• Assist with all accounting-related administrative tasks.
• File all payables and receivables by vendor.
• File all fundraising batches by day/month.
• Assist with gathering materials for all grant reporting and the audit.
• Maintain bank statements in both scan form (digital) and appropriate binders.
• Make deposits at the bank as needed.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all survivor, employee, donor, volunteer, and organizational information.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural humility, and respect in all interactions.
• Support the Center's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and survivor empowerment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support agency operations and the evolving needs of survivors.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required, higher degree preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience in accounting/bookkeeping preferred
• Experience with nonprofit software highly preferred, or must be willing to learn
• Valid driver's license and own car required

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills
• Motivated self-starter with strong computer skills, including Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build positive working relationships with survivors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners
• Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission and values of the Center for Hope and Safety

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use standard office equipment for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and hand movements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.