Part-Time Bookkeeping Assistant

Hudson County Community College Part-time Bookkeeper Assistant Office of Advancement and Communications Position Vacancy Notification Posting Date: October 11, 2024 THE OPPORTUNITY: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a Part-time Bookkeeper Assistant for the Office of Advancement and Communications, to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. This year the College will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished, for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC?s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2024 Bellwether College Consortium Legacy Award winner, a 2024 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, and a 2024 National Inspiring Programs in Business from INSIGHT Into Diversity. Also, HCCC has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner. Position Summary/Job Description The Office of Advancement and Communications seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team. This position will focus on a range of financial and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of accounting processes. You will work closely with the HCCC Foundation?s accountant. Key Responsibilities: Invoice and Check Management: ? Collect and sort invoices and checks. ? Print and mail invoices, donor acknowledgment letters, and receipts. ? Request and process payments to vendors as required. ? Process and write checks, and mail them to businesses and employees. Banking and Deposits: ? Prepare bank deposits, including making copies of checks to be deposited. ? Make deposits into bank accounts. Financial Documentation: ? Prepare and process purchasing, travel, personnel, or related documents. ? Prepare, process, and mail raffle licenses and related documents needed for events. ? Create and process accounts receivable and payable. ? Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process. Record Maintenance: ? Maintain and retain all accounting source documents, including pledge receivables, donor receipts, deposit slips, bills/invoices, vendor files, donor files, bank statements, and credit card statements with approved expenses. Collaboration: ? Work closely with an accountant on a frequent basis to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Qualifications: ? High school diploma or equivalent; additional accounting or finance education is a plus. ? Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles. ? Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and accounting software. ? Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. ? Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. ? Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic. ? Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. ? Capable of working independently and as part of a team. Working Conditions: ? This is a part-time position requiring flexibility in scheduling to accommodate department and board needs. ? The position is based on-site, involving meeting attendance as necessary to complete job requirements. ? No parking is available. ? Ability to run errands including, but not limited to the bank, bursar?s office, registrar?s office, the pickup and securing of raffle licenses, and attending events on and off campus. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) serves more than 20,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 90 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management; Nursing and Health Professions; and Humanities and Social Sciences. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to when submitting your application. Cover letters without salary expectations will not be considered. Apply Job!