Senior Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 65,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to work part time for its Suffolk County Community Guardianship Program.

The Senior Bookkeeper position is a non-exempt position paying $24-28 per hour for up to 28 hours/ per week. The office is located in Central Islip, NY and the role reports to Program Director.

• Assist case managers to identify and marshal client’s income and assets.

• Identify clients’ outstanding and ongoing liabilities and expenses and manage processing of payments for bills and other expenses, using Article 81 approved bank accounts and protocols.

• Prepare and review clients’ financial information for initial, annual, and final accounts reporting

• File annual tax returns and negotiate back taxes.

• Individualized financial services on an as needed basis, such as reverse mortgages, managing and making withdrawals from investments, or assist in selling property

• Submit written progress reports and court ordered reports as required by the Department of Social Services and/or the Guardianship Court.

• Prepare bank reconciliations for Guardianship bank accounts.

• Oversee and review the work of any program bookkeepers as supervisor.

• Assign tasks to program bookkeepers.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, Accounting/business certificate with significant experience accepted.

• Minimum of 1 year of prior work experience in an accounting capacity required.

• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written; must have ability to work cooperatively with department of social service professionals and other professionals interfacing with program clients.

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems, such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments

• Must have access to automobile and possess valid New York State Driver’s License.