Bookkeeper

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to support dignified, compassionate care across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. The role involves entering invoices, processing expenses, reconciling deposits, and maintaining ledgers to support our mission of care with dignity and life with hope.

Applicants should have a HS diploma/GED, 1–2 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience, including understanding debits and credits.
• Proficient in Excel with basic formulas; familiarity with accounting software is helpful.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into accounting system on a timely basis with supporting documentation; ensure invoices are signed.
• Review and process expense reports; review monthly Medicaid billing logs.
• Reconcile Social Security direct deposits and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Track client fees receivable and prepare cash receipts and general ledger entries.
• Conduct account analysis and reconcile/purchase-of-other-services schedule (POS).

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for a full time Bookkeeper with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.”

Responsibilities:

• Enter invoices into accounting system on a timely basis. Review for accuracy and include supportive documentation (bills, invoices, petty cash slips). Assure invoices are signed.
• Review and process expense reports as well as review monthly Medicaid billing logs.
• Reconcile Social Security direct deposits to prepare monthly bank transfer and reconciliation statements.
• Track client fee accounts receivable.
• Prepare cash receipts and general ledger entries.
• Conduct account analysis.
• Reconcile/maintain the purchase-of-other services schedule (POS).

Qualifications:

• HS diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience including understanding of debits and credits.
• Competency with Excel with basic formulas. Experience with accounting software is helpful.
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up and recordkeeping.
• Ability to perform effectively in a multi-priority, deadline environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Well-developed communication skills; written and verbal.

Schedule: full time – 35 hours per week – 9 am – 5 pm

Rate of Pay: $25 per hour

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.