Part Time Bridgeport, CT Posted 11 hours ago

The Cardinal Shehan Center Job Description:

The Bookkeeper/Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the organization, manages the books, prepares financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance, bank reconciliation, payroll, journal entries, and is involved working with the outside auditor during yearly audit. The ideal candidate has strong foundational accounting knowledge and extensive, hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online (QBO). The position is part time. This individual must have a bachelor's degree. The Bookkeeper/Accountant reports to the Executive Director. Bookkeeper/Accountant will be responsible for completing the following duties:

• QuickBooks Management:

  Maintain and update the QuickBooks Online ledger daily, including managing cloud bank feeds, matching transactions, and utilizing receipt capture.

• Transaction Recording:

  Accurately record daily financial activities, income, and expenses
• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and enter vendor invoices; schedule and process timely payments.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and send customer invoices, track aging accounts, and perform professional collections outreach.

• Bank Reconciliations:

  Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly to resolve discrepancies.

• General Ledger Maintenance:

  Keep general ledgers up to date and organized.

• Financial Reporting:

  Prepare basic monthly financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Attendance at board meetings

• Payroll Support:

  Assist with payroll processing

• Tax and Audit Prep:

  Organize receipts, invoices, and documents to assist with year-end tax returns and audit
• Any other duties assigned by the

Executive Director Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Experience:

2 to 3 years of proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

Software Proficiency:

Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel, Attention to

Detail:

High level of accuracy in data entry and record maintenance.

Communication:

Good interpersonal skills for working with vendors, clients, and team members.

Discretion:

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information responsibly. To apply for this job email your details to lgibbons@shehancenter.org