Associate Controller
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. Newark · full-time · $75,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set up and maintain basic accounting controls and reporting procedures for the agency’s varied financial needs
- Coordinate professional and clerical staff while keeping fiscal controls in view
- Help the Controller examine, interpret, and present financial information, including general-purpose statements, to executive management
- Build efficient operating systems and train people to prepare and use financial spreadsheets, statements, and reports
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- At least three years of accounting or auditing experience
- One year of supervisory experience
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and Access
Who this fits
This full-time Newark role suits someone with accounting experience who can supervise staff and support financial analysis. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from nine to five. An advanced degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, but not required.
From the employer
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Full Time Associate Controller for its Finance Department located in Newark, New Jersey.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Designs and maintains basic fiscal control, accounting and report procedures for the Agency’s varied financial requirement
- Provides management and coordination for professional and clerical staff, and maintains cognizance regarding fiscal controls
- assists the Controller in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of the financial data including the general purpose of financial statements for executive management.
- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Excellent knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Access
- Proven ability to develop and train people on how to prepare and use financial spreadsheets, statements, and reports
- Strong team player skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff with the Agency
- Strong ability to create systems for operational efficiency
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in accounting related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in accounting or auditing
- 1 year supervisory experience
- An advanced degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, but not required
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INTERNAL APPLICANTS
- Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.
AGENCY MISSION
- In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.
BENEFITS
- CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
- Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.