Bookkeeper (63392)

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for Glenmont Job Corps Center. The role involves processing invoices and payments, maintaining financial records, assisting with student pay, and managing cash transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will work on-site, Monday through Friday, at the Glenmont Job Corps Center, supporting the center's daily financial operations and collaborating with staff to meet financial deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting is beneficial.
• Must be reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments and maintain financial records.
• Assist with student pay and manage cash transactions.
• Maintain petty cash and meal ticket funds and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare reports and ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Data entry

Cash handling

Discretion

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Description Now Hiring: Bookkeeper Glenmont Job Corps Center | Keep the Details Moving & Help Support Student Success! Are you organized, dependable, and good with numbers? Do you enjoy keeping things accurate, solving problems, and making sure important financial details are handled correctly? Glenmont Job Corps Center is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to join our team! Our Bookkeeper helps keep the Center's daily financial operations running smoothly. In this role, you'll process invoices and payments, maintain financial records, assist with student pay, manage cash transactions, and help make sure everything is accurate, organized, and completed on time. You don't just work with numbers-you'll be part of a team that helps keep our Center running so our students can focus on building their futures.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Work Location: On-site at Glenmont Job Corps Center Please Note: This is an in-office position. Remote work is not available.

What Does a Bookkeeper Do?

Think of the Bookkeeper as one of the people who helps keep the financial side of the Center organized and on track. On a typical day, you may be processing an invoice, issuing a payment, helping with student pay, balancing financial records, managing petty cash, or preparing reports. In this position, you will:

• Coordinate and process student pay and allotments accurately and on time. Process invoices and payments
• Review invoices and payment requests, enter information into the accounting system, and help ensure vendors and staff are paid correctly. Maintain accurate financial records
• Keep accounting records, reports, and supporting documents organized and up to date. Handle cash transactions
• Maintain petty cash and meal ticket funds and assist with approved student and staff transactions. Review and reconcile accounts
• Check financial information for accuracy and help identify and correct discrepancies. Complete routine accounting tasks
• Perform calculations, postings, data entry, recordkeeping, and recurring financial reports. Stay organized
• Maintain financial documents and files so information can be easily located when needed. Protect confidential information
• Handle student, staff, vendor, and financial information with professionalism and discretion. Meet important deadlines
• Prioritize assignments and make sure payments, reports, and other financial responsibilities are completed accurately and on time. Work with different departments
• Partner with staff throughout the Center to answer questions, resolve financial concerns, and support Center operations.

You’ll Also Be Part of Our Student Support Team

Even though this is primarily an accounting position, everyone at Job Corps plays a role in helping our students succeed. As a member of our team, you'll interact with students and staff and help create a professional, respectful, and supportive environment. That means:

• Treating students with respect and professionalism
• Modeling positive workplace behaviors
• Encouraging accountability and responsibility
• Communicating clearly and professionally
• Helping students understand processes related to their pay when appropriate
• Working collaboratively with other departments to support student needs

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

You may be a great fit for this position if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers and financial information
• Pay close attention to details
• Are comfortable using computers and entering data
• Can keep records and documents organized
• Take confidentiality seriously
• Can manage several responsibilities and deadlines
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, students, and vendors
• Are comfortable handling cash and financial transactions
• Know how to identify a problem and work toward a solution
• Are dependable, accurate, and take pride in producing quality work
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, banking, or similar financial experience can be especiall hel