Accounting Assistant (Part-Time) Jobs

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Salary: $15 per hour

Benefits: 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Hours: up to 25 hours per week

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Location: Corporate Office- 3104 Avenue J, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

• JOB PURPOSE

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth that walks through our doors has a world class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

The basic functions of the Accounting Assistant are to process the day-to-day accounting tasks for the organization and to support analysis for reporting to guide management in the business decision making process necessary to facilitate the achievement of desired business results on a weekly, quarterly, and monthly basis.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Reconcile payable reports to ensure all amounts paid were accurate
• Maintain a system to account for financial transactions by following a chart of accounts
• Maintain historical records
• Balance accounts by reconciling entries in a timely fashion
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts payable
• Assist with month and year-end close
• Organize and update relevant data using computer applications
• Accurately and efficiently type and word-process various documents and electronic information
• Maintain accuracy of accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
• Process incoming mail concerning billing and invoicing

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support other staff with projects as needed
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager and Chief Finance Officer
• Complete any additional assignments as requested by Management.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

CERTIFICATIONS

• None specified

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree, two or more years accounting or finance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, and percentages
• Non-profit and/or Charitable Foundation skills helpful
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and team members
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• QuickBooks knowledge
• Working experience in accounts payable, G/L
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training and/or other business purposes.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). An equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug and alcohol-free workplace.

5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; computer viewing, and keyboard entry. Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.
• Ability to think strategically and ability to sit for more than four hours per day.
• Daily operation of personal motor vehicle relevant to carrying out job duties is required for this position.

OTHER

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.