Senior Accountant I

Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany is seeking a Senior Accountant I to join the Executive Office & Support Services. The role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, cash flow oversight, bank reconciliations, and coordination of transfers with finance leadership.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting with 1–3 years of experience working with diverse populations, and familiarity with Sage and ADP. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 1-3 years of experience working with a diverse population is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of accounting principles and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of the general ledger including entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and reconciling balance sheet accounts for the Executive Office.
• Daily review of cash flow for optimal cash management.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for the executive office.
• Review and correct positive pay for executive office cash accounts.
• Process agency transfers at financial institutions and Sage; report transfer information to Controller and CFO.
• Monitor and respond to emails sent to the main finance email.
• Assist Payroll Manager with ADP processing for bi-weekly payroll.
• Backup for accounts payable, cash receipts and cash disbursement processes at the Executive Office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

ADP

Job description

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Senior Accountant I at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support 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 manager!

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

• Maintain all aspects of the general ledger including general ledger entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and reconciling all balance sheet accounts for the Executive Office;
• Daily review of cash flow for optimal cash management;
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for the executive office;
• Review and make corrections needed for positive pay for the executive office cash accounts;
• Complete all processes for the agency transfers at the financial institutions and Sage in addition to tracking and reporting transfer information to the Controller and CFO;
• Monitor and respond to emails sent to the main finance email
• Work in conjunction with the Payroll Manager to assist with workload for ADP processing in preparation for bi-weekly payroll;
• Position will be the backup for accounts payable, cash receipts and cash disbursement processes at the Executive Office;

Senior Accountant I Minimum Salary: $ 72,000 annually

Senior Accountant I Maximum Salary: $ 78,000 annually

Senior Accountant I Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (35 hours/week)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population
• Department Specific:
  • Knowledgeable of accounting principles
  • Detail oriented with specific attention to detail
  • Experience with: Sage and ADP preferred
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

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

• For benefit-eligible positions:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Retirement planning options
  • 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 collaborative 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: