Bookkeeper; 5438-401-N

ABOUT OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Our Early Childhood Development Centers provide education, health, nutrition, and parent-community involvement services to children from low-income families. Through the Montessori approach, the center ensures children are ready for school by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Our Early Head Start Centers are open to children age 6 weeks old to 3 years old. Additionally, our Head Start Programs are open to children age 3 years old to 5 years old.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager/Director, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities include but not limited to prepare petty cash, submit check requests, track budget, on weekly basis prepare bank deposit slips/receipts, and disability insurance report. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains all records related to petty cash and the allocation of petty cash funds, including the replenishment of petty cash.
• Enters and maintains cash receipts and disbursement ledgers; summarizes as requested.
• Prepares and submits all requests for payments (check requests) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepares ACD-1 reports.
• Prepares various End- Of- Month reports.
• Prepares disability insurance reports and all related forms/paperwork.
• Prepares all paperwork related to health insurance, retirement, and Welfare Fund reports for staff where applicable. 
• Maintains Visitor’s Log and screens visitors upon entry to the building, referring them to appropriate component/area/representative of the program.
• Maintains running inventory of all center supplies, equipment, books, materials, etc.
• Maintains accurate, current and organized files/records for all center budgets (budget ledgers). 
• Adheres to all funding source standards in addition to the Agency (Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens) policies and procedures; seeks guidance/clarification from their immediate supervisor regarding interpretation, applicability, and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a bookkeeper with proof of fiscal responsibilities.
• Possess clerical skills; computer literate with the ability to type at least 35 wpm
• Some knowledge of accounting.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking preferred.
• Able to travel for inter-borough training, meetings, and escorting parents to meetings.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Should be able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment.                                                                                                    

BENEFITS

We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays anually)
• Medical,
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.