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Senior Accountant I

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Albany, NYFull-time$72–78K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$72–78K/yr
Location
Albany, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Senior Accountant I supports the Executive Office & Support Services by maintaining the general ledger, managing cash-related processes, and assisting with payroll preparation. The role also handles bank reconciliations, agency transfers, and finance email inquiries. It is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, for 35 hours per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

General Ledger AccountingCash ManagementBank ReconciliationPositive PayAgency TransfersPayroll ProcessingAccounts PayableCash ReceiptsCash DisbursementsAccounting PrinciplesAttention to DetailSageADP

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting1+ Years Diverse Population ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseCurrent Car InsuranceVehicle RegistrationReliable Working Vehicle

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

NonManager

Albany, NY, US

Requisition ID: 2073

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Senior Accountant I at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manager!

As the Senior Accountant I , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

  • Maintain all aspects of the general ledger including general ledger entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and reconciling all balance sheet accounts for the Executive Office;

  • Daily review of cash flow for optimal cash management;

  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations for the executive office;

  • Review and make corrections needed for positive pay for the executive office cash accounts;

  • Complete all processes for the agency transfers at the financial institutions and Sage in addition to tracking and reporting transfer information to the Controller and CFO;

  • Monitor and respond to emails sent to the main finance email

  • Work in conjunction with the Payroll Manager to assist with workload for ADP processing in preparation for bi-weekly payroll;

  • Position will be the backup for accounts payable, cash receipts and cash disbursement processes at the Executive Office;

Senior Accountant I Minimum Salary: $ 72,000 annually

Senior Accountant I Maximum Salary: $ 78,000 annually

Senior Accountant I Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (35 hours/week)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

  • 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population

  • Department Specific:

  • Knowledgeable of accounting principles

  • Detail oriented with specific attention to detail

  • Experience with: Sage and ADP preferred

  • Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

  • For benefit-eligible positions:

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • Retirement planning options

  • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

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  • A collaborative work environment

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

  • Exciting referral bonuses

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Recognition and Awards

  • Career Growth

  • A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)

How this job compares

Set against the 4,827 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–78K/yr
  • New York median$90–127K/yr276 salary ranges
  • US median$94–135K/yr2,364 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 34% below the New York median midpoint ($113K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 479 open Accounting jobs in New York and 4,827 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,544 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,402 of the 4,827 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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