Accountant

Part-Time 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 Part-Time 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 Part-Time Accountant works under the supervision of the Finance Director and collaborates as needed with program and administrative staff. The Accountant position is part-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.

Position Details

Compensation: 26.00 - 33.00 hourly, paid weekly

Work Environment

• Hours: 15–20 hours per week
• Flexible daily schedule with some required availability during standard work hours for meetings and coordination. The role averages approximately 3 hours of work per day.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid; periodic in-person attendance may be required, typically one to two meetings per month.
• Supervisor: Finance Director

Benefits

• Professional Development: Employer-paid professional development opportunities, selected by staff

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued on a weekly basis at a rate of 1.615 hours for every 20 hours worked
• Health/Wellness Days: Accrued at a rate of 1.00 hour for every 30.00 hours worked

How to Apply: Email a résumé and three (3) references to jobs@carecenny.org with “P/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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hempstead, NY 11550

Salary : $26 - $33