Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 435 East Main Street, Ansonia, CT - Ansonia, CT 06401Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingAbout the Role:
Are you detail‑oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working with cash and financial records? We’re looking for an Accounting Cash Assistant to play a key role in supporting our Representative Payee program by managing daily cash operations and ensuring clients have timely access to their funds.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Rep Payee Accounting Supervisor and Case Managers, helping maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance, and support the financial wellbeing of the individuals we serve. If you enjoy structured work, balancing numbers, and being a dependable resource across multiple locations, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Do
As the Accounting Cash Assistant, you will:
Maintain daily banking hours so Rep Payee and Case Management clients can reliably access their funds
Manage and balance the Representative Payee cash fund daily, completing cash reconciliations and disbursement logs
Enter weekly spending journal entries into the accounting system with accuracy and attention to detail
Collect, verify, and process all required cash request documentation from Rep Payee clients
Communicate account questions or discrepancies to Case Managers and the Rep Payee Accounting Supervisor
Prepare and distribute weekly Rep Payee Trial Balance reports
Process deposits (cash and checks) and submit required documentation to the Finance Department
Collect and deposit clinic client copays and employee advance repayments, ensuring proper documentation is uploaded
Perform routine banking activities, including check cashing, cash replenishments, and deposit verification
Track and forward checks received at local sites to the central office as needed
Travel between assigned sites to support cash‑handling and Rep Payee functions
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of experience in basic accounting or cash‑handling roles
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability and willingness to travel between sites; use of a personal vehicle for business will be required
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a mission‑driven organization that values integrity, teamwork, and service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the financial stability and dignity of the clients we serve—while building valuable experience in finance and accounting operations.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and one year experience in basic accounting and basic computer skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft 365.
Ability and willingness to travel between sites; use of a personal vehicle for business will be required