Detail-Oriented Bookkeeping Assistant (AR)

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Bookkeeper to support transactional accounting, accounts receivable, and financial recordkeeping in our Cleveland office. You will process payments, enter data, and maintain organized records to assist audits and reporting.

Working in a mission-driven finance team, you will collaborate with staff to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely financial documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments (checks and electronic deposits).
• Record financial transactions accurately in the accounting system (data entry and documentation).
• Apply payments to appropriate accounts and invoices; maintain deposit logs and documentation.
• Assist with reconciliation of incoming payments and verify transactions for accuracy.
• Support communication with third-party billing partners as directed.
• Compile data for routine reports and audits; assist in preparing financial documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Bookkeeper to support transactional accounting, accounts receivable, and financial recordkeeping in our Cleveland office. You will process payments, enter data, and maintain organized records to assist audits and reporting.

Working in a mission-driven finance team, you will collaborate with staff to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely financial documentation.