Accounting Assistant - Non-Profit Organization

Accounting Assistant Need

ABOUT THE COMPANY :

This nonprofit client is located in Bridgeport . They have a great culture with a solid tenured team. They're currently looking for an Accounting Assistant who can come in and hit the ground running.

ABOUT THE POSITION :

This need is for an Accounting Clerk professional that is looking to work full time, and is open to a temp to hire position. Core work hours for this group are 8 : 00-4 : 30PM with 30 minutes hour for lunch.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze and reconcile various Balance Sheet accounts.

Provides support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Reconcile daily cash each morning with each stores bank and Dunbar deposits and POS system

Prepares weekly cash reports and distributes them to senior management

Receives and prepares all cash receipts and RDC deposits, other than Human Services A / R. Enters receipts into MIP with corresponding GL and AR entries.

Manage salvage receivables and billing, preparing invoices and cash receipts.

Compares Daily Store Reports with information polled from cash registers, makes corrections to polling data base as required, and prepares daily reports for management.

Posts store sales activity to general ledger on daily basis.

Disburses Petty Cash in accordance with company guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

BS degree in Accounting or Finance or commensurate experience.

1-3 years responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience related to general ledger, A / P and A / R.

Knowledge of principles, procedures, and practices of general accounting; procedures, systems, and equipment relating to financial operations, including computerized accounting procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and complete assigned work in a timely manner.

Ability to work effectively and accurately under narrow time limitations, using time, equipment, and materials in the most efficient manner possible.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficient in use of computer, including accounting software, word processing, and spreadsheets (preferably Microsoft Office).