Catholic Charities is hiring: Accounting Supervisor in Hartford

The Accounting Supervisor reports to the Director of Finance.

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for (1) overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable department. This includes supervising staff, managing processes, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and (2) is responsible for all aspects of accounting and the general ledger maintenance.

The Accounting Supervisor is a highly productive and functioning member of the Finance team; contributing work achievements with technical knowledge and ability while continually looking for efficiencies to improve current processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties related to Overseeing Accounts Payable

1. Oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable department, including supervising staff, managing workflows, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments
2. Ensure that financial deadlines are met and that customer service is provided to all internal stakeholders
3. Monitor accounts and ensure that any discrepancies are identified and resolved
4. Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
5. Identify and help implement areas for efficiencies including but limited to an electronic purchase order system
6. Prepare monthly and annual reports for management as need
7. Participate in the preparation of the annual audit
8. Oversee the annual tax filing process (1099s)
   

Duties related to Corporate Accounting

1. Drives the ‘monthly close’ process; prepare and enter data to the general ledger in accordance with governing professional standards; reconcile sub-ledgers and general ledger accounts as assigned.
2. Prepare and process journal entries under the guidance of senior financial staff.
3. Performs bank account reconciliations.
4. Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts (as assigned).
5. Research and resolve reconciling issues and discrepancies.
6. Assist with implementation and maintenance of internal controls and policies of Finance/Organization; develop and document systems and business processes for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies; recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures as necessary.
7. Input daily Cash Receipts Postings into accounting records as needed.
8. Assist with annual audit engagement.
9. Assists other Finance personnel with ad-hoc projects on an as needed basis.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

PQI Functions:

• Ensure the consistent, accurate collection of the data
• Use results of data to inform decision making
• Evaluate operational functions that influence the agency’s capacity in the delivery of program and administrative services
• Identify and prioritize desired results and establishing means to measure progress toward those results
• Identify and mitigate business and compliance risk

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting is required
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible, hands-on work experience in a similar role is required.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Not-for-profit experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially EXCEL and ACCESS).
• Experience with and knowledge of Abila MIP accounting software a plus.
• Professional oral and written communication skills; demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain effective working and collaborative relationships with a ‘service excellence’ approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
• Qualifying criminal background.

Competencies:

• Must be dependable and responsible for timeliness and quality of work produced.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employee and immediate family

Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.