Bookkeeper/Accountant

Bridgeport Diocese; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgeport Diocese seeks a part-time Bookkeeper/Accountant to maintain financial records, manage the books, and prepare reports for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include QuickBooks Online management, bank reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll support, and assisting with year-end tax and audits. Bachelor’s degree required with 2–3 years of experience.

This role reports to the Executive Director and supports board meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of proven bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QuickBooks Online ledger daily and reconcile bank feeds.
• Record daily financial activities, income, and expenses.
• Manage accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, issue invoices, and aging.
• Prepare basic monthly financial statements.
• Assist with year-end tax prep and audits.
• Support payroll processing.
• Attend board meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Bookkeeper/Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the organization, manages the books, prepares financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance, bank reconciliation, payroll, journal entries, and is involved working with the outside auditor during yearly audit. The ideal candidate has strong foundational accounting knowledge and extensive, hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online (QBO). The position is part time. This individual must have a bachelor's degree. The Bookkeeper/Accountant reports to the Executive Director.

Bookkeeper/Accountant will be responsible for completing the following duties:

• QuickBooks Management: Maintain and update the QuickBooks Online ledger daily, including managing cloud bank feeds, matching transactions, and utilizing receipt capture.
• Transaction Recording: Accurately record daily financial activities, income, and expenses
• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and enter vendor invoices; schedule and process timely payments.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and send customer invoices, track aging accounts, and perform professional collections outreach.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly to resolve discrepancies.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Keep general ledgers up to date and organized.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare basic monthly financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Attendance at board meetings
• Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing
• Tax and Audit Prep: Organize receipts, invoices, and documents to assist with year-end tax returns and audit
• Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications and Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Experience: 2 to 3 years of proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel,
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry and record maintenance.
Communication: Good interpersonal skills for working with vendors, clients, and team members.
Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information responsibly.