Accounting Assistant (Part Time)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others Since 1938 we have grown to over 70 programs providing assistance to individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Paterson and beyond we provide help and create hope for thousands of people each day Our ability to deliver support education sustenance and so much more to those in need is extensive Through Catholic Family and Community Services the Department for Persons with Disabilities and Straight and Narrow we offer life changing resources in multiple facets for the families and individuals we serve We truly have a rich history of providing essential services to our communities TITLE Accounting Assistant Location Parsippany NJ HOURS 22 Hours Part Time Monday through Friday 830am 430pm 3 days a week This is an hourly non exempt position QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Accounting Undergraduate Accounting Major MinimumMinimum of one year experience in bookkeepingKnowledge of office machines aptitude to work with computers and capacity to be trained to take on programs funds accounting responsibilitiesBasic knowledge of accounting Keen to learn PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Exceptional organizational skills and team work attitude friendly courteous professional WORKING CONDITIONS Office environment and program locations PHYSICAL DEMANDS Talking answering telephones ability to operate computers and office machines SUMMARY OF JOB This position handles daily and routine bookkeeping tasks on both manual and computerized systems; processing of program vouchers program cash disbursements program credit cards maintains consumer and program accounting files records and related journals and reports processing of invoices cash disbursements accounts receivable accounts payable maintains accounting files records and related journals and reports This position also handles documents that are confidential to the operations of the agency This person must maintain the highest level of confidentiality The employee will cooperate with the agencys administration andor Division staff in any inspection or investigation