Bookkeeper (Bushwick Child Care Center)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage financial records and ensure smooth daily operations. Responsibilities include handling transactions, preparing reports, and assisting with clerical tasks. Ideal candidates will have bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related bookkeeping experience.
• Completion of bookkeeping courses or six college credits in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the General Journal, General Ledger, and trial balance.
• Prepare weekly bank deposit slips and deposits.
• Verify calculations for bills, deposits, fees, and receipts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping courses

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The following job description outlines the full range of functions required of a day care bookkeeper.

Timely and competent performance of these tasks is essential for the smooth operation of daily care programs, funding, and accountability. Directors should develop a plan to ensure a regular, uninterrupted time for fulfilling these priority functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the General Journal, General Ledger, and trial balance.
• Train the Assistant to perform all bookkeeping functions as needed.

Under the supervision of the center director, the Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of all financial transactions, balancing books for reports on income, expenses, and other bookkeeping activities.

Specific Duties

• Verify calculations for bills, deposits, fees, and receipts.
• Handle petty cash payments, prepare food claim reports, and reconcile receipts with cash collected.
• Prepare weekly bank deposit slips and deposits.
• Post and summarize fee cards and report fees in arrears.
• Prepare attendance reports and enter data into the DOE Vendor Portal.
• Manage petty cash transactions, including receiving bills, recording expenditures, and balancing funds daily.
• Maintain daily staff attendance records, including vacation and sick leave.
• Serve as receptionist and handle phone inquiries.
• Perform all typing and clerical work, maintain equipment inventory, and assist parents with child intake and certification paperwork.
• Maintain up-to-date child files.
• Possess basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office suite, and participate in online training.
• Perform other duties as assigned, aligned with program needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from a commercial or business school, including at least one year of high school.
• Completion of bookkeeping courses or six college credits in accounting.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of one year of related bookkeeping experience.