Accounting Clerk

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark•Newark, NJ

11d•$33,114 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Full Time Accounting Clerk for its Finance Department located in Newark, New Jersey. This role performs a range of general clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping support functions, providing essential support to the finance department. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for preparing and maintaining accounting documents and records, coding and posting transactions, preparing and coordinating bank deposit activities, and preparing general ledger postings and statements. The position also involves performing necessary reconciliations, researching and resolving accounting discrepancies, entering financial transaction data daily, and researching various financial items as requested. Additionally, the role includes performing filing and general administrative tasks.

Requirements

Associate's degree in finance or related field

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience in finance, business or accounting is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Performs a range of general clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping support functions
Provides accounting and clerical support to the finance department
Prepares and maintains accounting documents and records
Codes, posts, and receives payments
Prepares and coordinates bank deposit activities
Prepares general ledger postings and statements
Performs all necessary reconciliations in a timely manner
Researches, tracks, and restores accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
Enters data for financial transactions on a daily basis
Researches cash receipts, bank deposits, custodial transactions, and other items when requested
Performs filing and general administrative tasks