Accounting Clerk

Job Title:

Accounting Clerk

Company:

Bridgeway Capital, Inc.

Date:

February 25, 2022

Bridgeway Capital, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., combats injustices and advances opportunities by building capacity, investing capital, and developing underserved areas to grow businesses and revitalize places. As a nonprofit lender founded in 1990, Bridgeway Capital serves 15 counties from 3 offices. It manages over $115 million in assets. It is a rapidly growing, market-driven, private-sector financial intermediary with a social mission. Bridgeway made $18 million in loans in 2021 and is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department. Bridgeway is rated AA- by the Aeris Rating system for CDFIs.

Position Summary

Bridgeway Capital is seeking an Accounting Clerk, reporting to the Controller, to process and document financial and accounting transactions; assist the Staff Accountant in the month-end closing process, including general ledger entries; process loan transactions with Loan Administrator; prepare payroll through third-party; and assist the Staff Accountant in providing supporting documentation for annual audit with external auditors.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Process accounts payable transactions and cash disbursements
• Reconcile employee credit card transactions to general ledger
• Prepare and process deposits for all bank accounts
• Maintain miscellaneous (non-loan) accounts receivable records and customer communications
• Maintain physical and digital financial records
• Assist with the accurate recording of debt receipt records and transactions
• Assist with month-end closing processes
• Process and distribute employee timesheets for approval
• Provide support and work with auditors as needed
• Process miscellaneous tax reporting including 1099 reporting
• Process bi-monthly payroll
• Work with Loan Administrator to help service both new and existing loans customers
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 years transaction processing and bookkeeping experience
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills
• Strict attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team to meet deadlines and accomplish goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite
• Experience using accounting software preferred
• Willingness to productively participate, learn, and share knowledge as part of a team
• Commitment to Bridgeway’s mission of making a positive impact in western Pennsylvania by promoting economic opportunity in underserved areas

Compensation

Competitive salary based on qualifications. Comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan and flexible spending accounts. Bridgeway Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply

Interested candidates should contact Jacob Sault, Controller.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The person in this position needs to regularly sit, utilize manual dexterity and repetitive finger motion, speak, hear and see with close vision. Individuals must occasionally lift up to twenty-five pounds, push or pull, reach or stretch, and utilize distance vision, color discrimination, peripheral vision, depth perception and focusing ability. This position is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. This job description is not all inclusive and it is not intended to create nor be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Bridgeway Capital reserves the right to interpret, amend, or terminate any job description, plan, policy, program, procedure, practice or benefit at any time at its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider, and Employer | TTY/TDD 800.654.5988

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccinations are required unless medical or religious exemption is requested and approved.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• transaction or bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location