Bookkeeper (Part-Time) - Nassau Adult Guardianship

Job Details

Job Location

175 Fulton Ave 4th Floor, Hempstead, NY, 11550 - Hempstead, NY

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Accounting

Bookkeeper

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bookkeeper to work part time for its Nassau Adult Guardianship Program.

The Bookkeeper is a part-time position paying $25 per hour at 21 hours per week. The program operates between the hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5PM. The office is located in Hempstead, NY. The role reports to the Program Director.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Bookkeeper is responsible for managing client funds as dictated in the Order and Judgment. The Bookkeeper will maintain accurate and detailed accounts of all assets.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and marshal clients income and assets.

• Identify clients outstanding and ongoing liabilities and expenses and manage the processing of payments for bills and other expenses, using Article 81 approved banking accounts and database.

• Prepare and review clients financial information for initial, annual, and final accounts reporting

• File annual tax returns and negotiate back taxes

• Individualized financial services on an as-needed basis, such as reverse mortgages, managing and making withdrawals from investments, or assist in selling property

• Submit written progress reports as required by the Department of Social Services and/or Guardianship Court.

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or Educational equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred, Accounting/business certificate with significant experience accepted.

• Minimum of one-year experiences working in an accounting capacity required.

• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written; must have the ability to work cooperatively with the department of social service professionals and other professionals interfacing with program clients.

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

• Must have access to automobile and possess valid Drivers License.