Financial Clerk

My Place Home For The Homeless

Financial Clerk

Buffalo, NY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid Holidays

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    About Us: My Place Home for the Homeless, Inc. is a dedicated not-for-profit organization focused on providing comprehensive support to individuals experiencing homelessness. We offer both temporary/emergency housing and permanent supportive housing, along with essential resources such as job training, mental health and medical services, and access to transportation. Our mission is to empower individuals to regain stability and self-sufficiency through compassionate care and community-based solutions.

    Job Overview: We are seeking a detail oriented Financial Clerk to assist with the financial department by handling administrative tasks, maintaining financial records, processing transactions, budgeting, and reporting. We expect the Financial Clerk to uphold confidentiality, strive for accuracy, maintain accountability, and have ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

    Key Responsibilities:

    · Generate and process invoices for goods and services, verifying prices, billing information, and sending invoices to clients in a timely manner.

    · Handle payments received from clients, updating accounts receivable, recording payment details, and issuing receipts accordingly.

    · Reconcile financial records regularly, investigating any discrepancies, and resolving issues to ensure accuracy.

    · Organize and file invoices and receipts to assist with internal reviews and audit processes.

    · Monitor and categorize organizational expenses to ensure proper documentation and tracking.

    · Provide support in payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.

    · Execute and monitor banking transactions, including transfers, deposits, and withdrawals, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.

    · Perform accurate data entry into financial software and databases to maintain up-to-date financial records.

    · Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, contributing to accurate financial planning.

    · Maintain precise and current financial records, ensuring all activity is subject to review by the Financial Manager and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

    Requirements:

    · Education: High school diploma or GED (Certification, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred).

    · Experience: Prior experience (at least 1 year) in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration is often required.

    · Skills:

    • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

    • Proficient in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, or similar platforms).

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Ability to work independently and in a team.

    • Good organizational and time-management skills.

    • Excellent communication skills.

    • Ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.

    • Strong problem-solving skills and the mathematical acumen.

    • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

    This position works a minimum of 20 hours a week. We offer employer sponsored health insurance (employee only) and paid holidays. My Place Home for the Homeless, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including individuals who have experienced homelessness, to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.