Finance | Accountant II

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

Accountant II is responsible for general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, reconciles general ledger accounts, assisting with internal and external audits and producing financial reports for programs. The Accountant II works closely with Accounts Payable, Grant Accounting, and the Assistant Controller to reconcile financial statement accounts, process receipts, prepare and post journal entries, and assist in month and year-end close in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

What you Deliver

• Prepares journal entries; performs bank reconciliations, cash, inter?fund transfers and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Establishes regular procedures and performs scheduled analysis of general ledger balance sheets such as cash and clearing accounts, liability accounts, and inventory accounts.
• Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
• Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue related restrictions as well as receivable. Work closely with the Development Team to ensure that revenues and receivables in Financial Edge are reconciled with Raiser's Edge data at any given time.
• Assist month End closings and prepare audit schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Expertise We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• One (1) year of experience in bank and account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge and experience with computerized general ledger systems, spreadsheet design, database management and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed-oriented and proven results in accuracy.
• Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups etc.).

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.  We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.  Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.