Bookkeeper

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; Village of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Recognition and awards

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Catholic Charities Disabilities Services is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage the full accounts payable cycle, process invoices, and support audit-ready filing. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and collaboration with the Fiscal Department.

You will handle mileage payments, clothing allowances for residential houses, and maintain paper and digital records with scanning and filing, while adhering to agency policies and external oversight requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate in Accounting, Business or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with medical billing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Access, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience with GAAP, accounts payable, bookkeeping and accounting software (Sage preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full charge cycle of accounts payable including invoice distribution with AP Department stamp and obtaining approval from the appropriate departmental representative
• Tracking and distribution of mileage payments, clothing allowance tracking/updating/distribution to residential houses
• Responsible for routine filling, scanning and digitizing paper files to make them easily accessible for audit purposes for Fiscal Department adhering to all guidelines and regulations set forth by the agency’s business plan(s) and/or other oversight entities such as OPWDD, CDC, DOH

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

Education

Associate in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Excel

Outlook

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us in our mission as a Bookkeeper at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Bookkeeper, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Responsibleforfull charge cycle ofaccountspayableincludinginvoicedistribution with AP Department stamp and obtaining approval from the appropriate departmental representative
• Tracking and distribution of mileage payments, clothing allowance tracking/updating/ distribution to residential houses
• Responsible for routine filling, scanning and digitizing paper files to make them easily accessible for audit purposes for Fiscal Department Adhering to all guidelines and regulations set forth by the agency’s business plan(s) and/or other oversight entities such as, but not limited to; OPWDD, CDC, DOH

Qualifications:

• Associate in Accounting, Business or related field
• 1-3 years of experience with medical billing preferred
• Experience with medical billing preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Access, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience with GAAP, accounts payable, bookkeeping and accounting software (Sage preferred)

Bookkeeper Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm *some flexibility with hours*

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:
• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

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