Accounting Clerk - Part Time

Center For Hope And Safety Inc; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Hope And Safety Inc in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage the Accounting Department's documentation and provide essential administrative support.

The role requires a HS diploma, at least one year of bookkeeping experience, and familiarity with nonprofit software or a willingness to learn; must have a driver's license and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; higher degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with nonprofit software preferred or willingness to learn.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all accounting-related administrative tasks.
• File payables and receivables by vendor.
• File fundraising batches by day/month.
• Prepare materials for grant reporting and audits.
• Maintain bank statements in digital and physical binders.
• Make deposits at the bank as needed.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Nonprofit software

Job description

Description

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

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for managing financial documents for the Accounting Department, including filing, copying, and scanning, as well as performing other administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Professional Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Driver's license required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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.