Supports daily accounting operations by posting financial transactions, maintaining accounts payable and receivable data in QuickBooks, processing invoices and payments, recording and depositing receipts, and assisting the finance and administration team with special projects.
Position: Accounting Assistant
Hours: 40 hours per week, non-exempt
Pay: $23-$30/hourly, depending on experience
Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization. FCSN’s mission is to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. The finance & administration department is seeking a full time accounting assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day financial transactions and completion of posting processes.
- Input and maintain all AP/AR data in Quickbooks
- Process invoices and payments ensuring approval with support documentation
- Record, balance and deposit all receipts
- Provide support to the finance & administration team
- Complete special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- A.A. or B.A degree with emphasis in business, finance or accounting
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to multi-task.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- 401k with company matching
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