Junior Accountant
1 month ago
Kids In Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.
We are seeking a motivated Junior Accountant with experience using Sage 50 accounting software to join our finance team. The Junior Accountant will report to the Director of Finance, and play a key role in assisting with various accounting tasks and maintaining accurate financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-level accounting professional looking to gain experience in a fast-paced and dynamic non-profit agency.
Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations:
- Assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
- Prepare and process vendor invoices, expense reports, and employee reimbursements.
- Assist in the reconciliation of bank accounts, credit card statements, fixed assets, and other financial accounts.
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts and ad hoc reports.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audit, tax filings and grant applications.
- Assist with the analysis of financial data and variance explanations.
Sage 50 Administration:
- Maintain and update financial records and transactions in Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with the implementation and optimization of Sage 50 modules and features as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in accounting processes and Sage 50 workflows.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years' responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience related to a computerized accounting system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, financial reports and spreadsheet analysis.
- Experience using Sage 50 software strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must as this is a spreadsheet-intensive environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Schedule:
Part-time position, averaging 20 hours per week.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive pay rate of $20.00 - $30.00 per hour, based qualifications and experience.
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