Accounting Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan

Generous time off package

Supportive and collaborative environment

Opportunities for growth

Making a difference in people's lives

Job summary

A community-focused charitable organization in Elmira, NY, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to manage various accounting tasks and produce complete reports. The ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree, a year of financial or billing experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Join us to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates Degree required.
• At least 1 year of financial or billing work experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level accounting functions as assigned.
• Assist with administration of program reimbursement contracts.
• Identify financial process problems and present recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Financial/accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An Accounting Assistant at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester (CCDOR) will handle multiple tasks with deadlines and provide transparent and complete reports to management in accordance with CCDOR’s Financial Policies and GAAP. The position reports to a member of CCDOR’s Finance Department leadership team and supports members of CCDOR’s programmatic staff and leadership teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs entry level accounting functions as assigned.
• Assists with the administration of program reimbursement contracts, obtaining relevant information to complete the contracting process.
• Assists in processes related to accounts payable as needed.
• Identifies financial process and/or internal control problems and presents recommendations for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Follows CCDOR’s internal control policies and assists with external audits.
• Performs a variety of financial analysis on an as needed basis.
• Participates in meetings and training programs as required.
• Understands and upholds CCDOR’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of Associates Degree required.

Experience: At least 1 year of financial or billing work experience.

Excellent analytical, organizational, communication skills and attention to detail required. Position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, a high level of Microsoft Excel, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment within tight deadlines.

Must have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); must be proficient in financial/accounting software.

This position requires a basic grasp of general accounting theory, techniques, and practices in addition to strong computer and verbal and written communication skills.

Must be prompt, detail‑oriented, professional, and analytical. The ability to successfully communicate quantitative data to decision‑makers is essential.

Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Qualifications

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable means of transportation to ensure reliability.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize duties.
• Willingness to foster agency, departmental and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Proficiency and experience with computers and computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft office.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
• Ability to travel in all weather conditions throughout the counties served.
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Demonstrate commitment to CCDOR’s Mission Statement.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance

Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet