General Statement:The Accounting Clerk supports the Fleet Science Center mission and visitor experience philosophy by assisting with the full-cycle accounting process, including but not limited to - data uploads, deposits, payments, sales tax filings, and maintaining files.
This is a full time position, eligible for the Fleet's employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k, in addition to paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
Reports to: Controller
Primary Duties and Responsibilities, including mental requirements of position:
Accounts Payable processing
Accounts Receivable processing
Deposit processing
Assist with Inventory reconciliation
Retrieve and upload data from various applications into Abila MIP
Assist with annual audit and tax schedules
Serve as backup for semi-monthly Payroll processing
Assist the Controller and Staff Accountant in other duties or projects as assigned
Responsible to be knowledgeable of safety and emergency plan manual procedures
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THOSE FUNCTIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB.
AN INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OUTLINED ABOVE.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE ABOVE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION.
AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.
Tools and equipment used to perform this position: Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Software e.
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Abila MIP, telephone, printer, office supplies.
Supervision, direction, or guidance provided for this position: Performs routine duties without direct supervision.
Supervision needed to assign priorities.
Physical Requirements of this Position:
Sedentary Work: Position involves sitting most of the time.
Standing and walking are required occasionally.
Position requires ability to exert minimal force of up to 10 pounds occasionally and minimal force to carry, lift, push, and otherwise move objects frequently.
Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:
Minimum 3 years related experience in accounting/general bookkeeping including experience with cash receipts and account/general ledger reconciliations
Minimum Associates degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred (years of experience may substitute)
Previous work experience in a non-profit organization is a plus; knowledge of accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Abila MIP Fund Accounting is desired.
Proficiency and experience using Excel and Word for Windows is mandatory.