Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to work at our Pearl River site.

This 25-hour a week position, paying $20 to $22* an hour, is primarily responsible for accounts payable and receivables and supports daily accounting operations for HKC.

This position comes with some benefits including a matching 401(K) retirement savings plan, paid NY state sick leave and a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of our people-oriented culture. Also available is optional dental/vision insurance coverage.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

The Accounting Assistant is key member of the administrative staff, focused on the accounting team. Daily responsibilities include processing incoming payable, generating outgoing invoices, running reports, and journal entries. Monthly responsibilities include importing credit card charges, assisting with bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliation. Other work entails assisting with month-end and year-end closings and audit.

In this position, the Accounting Assistant regularly interfaces with members of the HKC executive team, managers and other employees, as well as vendors, auditors, insurance providers, and other external contacts.

ABOUT THE HENRY KAUFMANN CAMPGROUNDS

HKC is a small non-profit organization working in the Jewish day camp sphere, is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and supervision of 500+ acres of property across three locations: Long Island, Rockland County, and Staten Island.

As a seasonal organization, HKC hires 300 seasonal staff for our facilities management and aquatics teams to ensure we can carry out our mission to provide a safe environment and meet the needs of the camps who call HKC home.

Our philosophy for success is to focus on the employee experience and ensure our staff have the training, tools and support they need to achieve excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, with expertise in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellence at managing multiple priorities
• Ability and desire to learn new software systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with diverse personalities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of general accounting knowledge and experience. High school diploma is required, bachelor's degree preferred.

*based on education and experience