Junior Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Pottersville, NY 12860Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 Salary/yearPurpose: The Jr. Accountant is responsible for performing general bookkeeping functions, posting to the General Ledger, preparing payroll, and supplementing Receipts Processing coverage.

Core Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries to General Ledger, track status, and assist with month end closing
Monitor timecards for approvals, enter payroll changes, and process bi-weekly payroll
Reconcile retail deposits and follow up on missing data or deposits
Process physical and online donations; assist donors by phone and email
Verify and enter departmental deposits, prepare bank deposits
Serve as backup for the Accounts Payables Clerk
Perform reconciliations on several cash accounts
Assist the Accountant and Controller with accounting tasks as needed

Training needed: Word of Life’s various financial systems and related processes

Direct reports: N/A

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status:  This position is eligible for overtime

Other:  N/AQualificationsQualifications:

A clear personal testimony of faith in Christ
A commitment to the principles of the Word of God.
Agreement with Word of Life’s Mission, Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct.
Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
Previous non-profit accounting experience is preferred
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
High attention to detail
Ability to perform repetitive tasks on a recurring basis
Strong commitment to teamwork
Ability to work on-site at the Word of Life NY office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools is preferred