Accountant

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Full Time Accountant for its Finance Department located in Newark, New Jersey.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the overall financial activities and a function of a major not-for-profit social service organization includes analytical review of general ledger accounts and preparation of financial statements in accordance with corporate policies and generally accepted accounting principles
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to rapidly learn and use the Agency’s data financial system to ensure timely and accurate closings of the Agency’s financial system
• Ability to work closely with program managers to ensure accurate reporting of transaction according to approved internal and government budgets

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field required
  1 to 3 years of experience in finance, business or accounting is preferred but not required

Please refer the Job description for details