Staff Accountant

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, located in Shelton, CT, is seeking a full-time, detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of financial, operational, and administrative functions that support the organization’s fiscal integrity and compliance.

• Record program revenue for multiple agency programs, including Senior Nutrition Meals on Wheels and Congregate Programs, Room To Grow Preschool, Immigration Services, Clinic Revenue, and Bethlehem House rents.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare and record sweep-entry transactions.
• Record monthly in-kind journal entries for donated goods and services.
• Ensure proper deferred revenue recognition in accordance with accounting standards.
• Allocate bank card and merchant services fees based on collected revenue.
• Reconcile Family Loan accounts monthly.
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts, collect supporting receipts, and code expenses within the Avid Xchange Accounts Payable system.
• Assist with monthly grant expense uploads to Amplifund, the organization’s grant management platform.

• Prepare annual personal property tax declarations for multiple municipalities.
• Assist with annual census reporting and quarterly Department of Labor reporting requirements.
• Support annual audit preparation by compiling schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Help ensure compliance with accounting standards, grant requirements, and organizational policies.

• Attend at least one annual fundraising event in support of the organization’s mission and development goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support agency operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting is a plus.

• Advanced proficiency in Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with financial systems, cloud-based applications, and general office software.
• Ability to navigate multiple online platforms, generate reports, and analyze financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

• Commitment to the mission, goals, and values of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing your financial expertise to an organization dedicated to serving the community. We offer a collaborative work environment, mission-driven culture, and the chance to support programs that positively change lives every day.

If you are a dedicated accounting professional who values accuracy, teamwork, and community service, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven organization. Please submit a cover letter along with resume to:
Wendy Rodorigo, Controller: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer