Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper CT

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 accountMaintain daily cash flowReconcile all bank accounts for the organization, including individual representative payee accountsPrepare detailed analyses and reconciliations of general ledger accounts and balance sheet accountsComplete retirement fund transactions for payroll contributions, loan payments, year-end testing and contributions, etc.Post transactions into the general ledgerAssist the Director of Finance in preparing and analyzing required reports for the stateAssist with the annual financial audit processContribute to the preparation of monthly financial statementsParticipate in the interviewing and training of the Accounting Supervisor and Finance AssistantMaintain working knowledge of other positions in the department to provide coverage as neededAnalyze financial data and provide recommendations to management on cost-saving opportunities and process improvementsAssist with budgeting and forecasting activitiesSupport the month-end and year-end close processesWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accountingStrong attention to detail and reconciliation skillsProficient in using financial software and spreadsheetsAbility to work collaboratively and communicate financial information effectively

Created: 2024-11-26