Accounting Assistant

Finance

Finance - Accounting Assistant (Fiscal Assistant)

• What We're Looking For
• The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities:
• Assist Fiscal Specialist with preparing and updating general ledger schedules, preparing general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and funder reports
• Prepare accurate spreadsheets for various fiscal projects, including provider payments maintenance and in-kind reports
• Perform timesheet audit of employee files
• Perform data entry in accounting system for approved journal entries and update journal entry log
• Maintain check files, journal entry files, and assist with maintaining other filing systems
• Serve as backup for cash receipts function
• Aids fiscal specialist, accounts payable, supervisors, and management with other fiscal related tasks to ensure department objectives are met
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

You Should Possess

• Must have intermediate computer skills with proficiencies in computerized accounting system, Word and Excel; non-profit accounting experience desired
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-task environment and meet stringent deadlines
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Special Requirements

• High School graduate, some accounting classes and/or experience in an accounting office preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with data entry in an accounting system

Total Package Of Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision - 95% covered by Crystal Stairs
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays and Winter Break
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualifications

• High School graduate, some accounting classes and/or experience in an accounting office preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with data entry in an accounting system