Catholic Social Services is an anti-poverty agency whose goal is to empower people with the tools they need to reach their full potential. We focus on improving the quality of life of people of all faiths and backgrounds during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives.
Maintains records of financial transactions, reconciles and balances accounts, verifies, and posts general ledger adjusting entries, and compiles schedules and reports. Our Staff Accountant understands and can train clerks in cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operations.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Prepares and records general ledger entries in accordance with GAAP:
- Semi-monthly payroll and benefit allocation.
- Monthly investments.
- Daily donations received from Raisers Edge to Financial Edge daily.
- Monthly beneficial interest in funds held by others.
- Monthly bank charges.
- Maintain required documentation to ensure proper internal controls.
- Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual funder and financial reports
- Assist with accounting and financial requests from internal and external customers.
- Prepare various financial statements
- Reconciliation of various accounts held by the agency.
- Assist with sub ledger reconciliation for A/P and A/R.
- Assist in payroll review and payroll reports.
- Prepare the required information for the Trial Balance, Schedule of Released Funds, Schedule of Federal Grant Activity and statement of Functional expenses at year end.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Knowledge of fund accounting software, Financial Edge, preferred.
- Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in accounting, non-profit, preferred.
- Effective analytic, creative, evaluative, and advisory history.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to learn new software programs.
- Detail Oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Pass a BCI/FBI criminal background check and drug screening.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong working knowledge of Excel.
We offer:
Excellent Team Environment
Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
Vacation and sick leave and holidays
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/match
Free Parking – Downtown Columbus
Salary Range: $73,500 - $75,000 depending on qualifications
CSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. CSS is a drug free workplace.
