Accounting Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: 127 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT - North Haven, CT 06473Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJoin a Mission‑Driven Finance Team Making a Community Impact

Are you detail‑oriented, organized, and energized by supporting financial operations that truly matter? We’re looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team and help drive accuracy, efficiency, and reliability across our organization’s financial systems.

This position is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. 

About the Role

As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth daily financial operations. From supporting journal entry posting to assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management, you’ll help maintain accurate financial data and timely reporting across multiple programs.

You’ll work closely with the Accounting Manager and other finance staff while also interacting with internal departments and occasionally supporting Rep Payee accounting processes.

What You’ll Do

Review, code, and post daily journal entries
Post daily ACH transactions into Sage Intacct
Prepare recurring month‑end entries
Monitor the cash management system daily
Upload bank files and reconcile transactions
Serve as secondary backup for Rep Payee cash processes
Create and send invoices
Post payments and reconcile A/R accounts
Follow up on outstanding balances
Assist with check runs
Reconcile A/P to the General Ledger after each run
Update financial workpapers for:

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a purpose‑driven organization where your work supports programs that improve lives and strengthen communities. Your role matters—and you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in a supportive, mission‑focused environment.
Qualifications
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Qualifications:


Associate’s degree with accounting coursework and 2+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred OR 4+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience in lieu of degree
Strong understanding of core accounting functions
Proficiency with computerized accounting systems (Sage Intacct a plus)
High accuracy and ability to manage high‑volume transactions
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively