Accountant

Accountant

CARECEN empowers immigrant communities on Long Island through legal services, social work services, community services, and advocacy. With locations in Brentwood and Hempstead, CARECEN supports thousands of families each year and plays a leading role in addressing the interconnected needs of immigrant communities across Long Island.

The Accountant supports CARECEN’s financial operations by managing daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and ensuring accurate, timely financial records. This role plays a critical support function within the Finance Department and helps maintain strong financial controls in a nonprofit, grant-funded environment.

The Accountant works under the supervision of the Finance Director and collaborates as needed with program and administrative staff. The Accountant position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Process and reconcile daily accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and allocations.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and deposits are accurately recorded and properly coded.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up as needed.

Financial Recordkeeping & Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries using QuickBooks.
• Maintain organized financial files and supporting documentation.
• Track cost categories from grant budgets to ensure spending aligns with approved budgets, including ‘Personnel’, ‘OTPS’, and ‘Other’ costs.

Systems & Compliance Support

• Ensure financial data is entered accurately and consistently in QuickBooks.
• Support the Finance Director with grant-related financial tracking as needed.
• Support Audits by maintaining proper documentation and responding to Audit requests.
• Adhere to CARECEN’s financial policies and internal controls.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (required).
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage routine financial tasks independently and efficiently.
• Prior experience working in a nonprofit and/or grant-funded organization preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

The applicant should be comfortable working in a mission-driven organization serving diverse, low-income immigrant communities, and should approach their work with professionalism, reliability, and care.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 hourly

Work environment: Ability to work hybrid based on hybrid work agreement with office hours in CARECEN’s Hempstead and Brentwood offices

Supervisor: Finance Director

Benefits

• Health Coverage (100% employer-paid premiums): Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Insurance & Protection (100% employer-paid premiums): NYS Disability and Paid Family Leave, Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employer-paid professional development opportunities, selected by staff

Time Off: 28 paid holidays and/or half-days per year ; 21 days PTO per year, Additional 7 PTO days after 5 years of employment; 5 Health/Wellness days per year

How to Apply: Email a résumé and three (3) references to [email protected] with “F/T Accountant” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

CARECEN is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Immigrants, women, persons of color, LGBTQ and persons from traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hempstead, NY 11550