Job Details
SIDE BY SIDE
Side by Side provides a unique opportunity to work with the highest caliber of therapeutic, educational and childcare professionals in a team environment. We are a nonprofit agency providing residential, educational, and family/community-based treatment services for emotionally disturbed, abused and neglected children from infancy through adolescence. Founded in 1895 as an orphanage, we now serve over 400 children each year, offering hope and a second chance for young lives. Please visit our website: www.sidebysideyouth.org.
We are currently looking for a part-time (10 hours/week) Accounting Clerk. This position pays $25/hour.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Open mail and direct documents to appropriate departments
* Receive checks/payments, make copies with remittance and forward to appropriate department
* Maintain Cash Register - reconcile donations with Development Batch Reports
* Create and distribute Monthly Credit Card activity reports
* Responsible for accounts payable processing, including reviewing obtaining approvals and coding invoices, weekly printing and distributing of vendor checks, Maintain the AP module in the accounting system (MIP) and vendor files. Process check requests. Maintain 1099 information, process and distribute 1099's. Maintain vendor relationships and files, and update vendor data in accounting system
* Maintain and file all accounting documents (AP, AR, GL)
* Data Entry including:
* AR payments received
* AR monthly invoices
* CR monthly deposits
* GL monthly journal entries
* As part of a small finance team, contribute to accounting duties as assigned including but not limited to journal entries, fixed assets, deferred revenue and account reconciliations
* Interact with agency staff re: accounts payable processing
* Assist Accounting Manager and Director of Finance with special projects
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* High school graduate with at least 5 years accounting/bookkeeping experience using a professional accounting system.
* Must be organized, efficient, and professional, with strict attention to detail and confidentiality.
* Must have excellent computer skills, have experience with the MIP accounting system or have the capacity to learn it quickly, and be skilled in using Excel.
* Must be able to work comfortably and effectively with a diverse group of staff members and the general public, both on the phone and in person.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team or independently.
PREFERRED:
* Some college level accounting
* Background in a business office and/or non-profit environment.
* Experience using AP/AR modules of MIP accounting software.
COMPETENCIES
Competencies and Expectations
Ethical conduct-Demonstrate a high level of integrity in all internal and external activities and comply with the Agency's Code of Conduct and all other policies, practices and procedures.
Intercultural Competence-Demonstrate the desire and ability to support an inclusive environment with respect to all clients, staff and stakeholders, and to respect and adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities in values, expectations, beliefs and practices.
Leadership-Able to inspire, influence and motivate others, and demonstrate a strong sense of the Agency's mission, vision and strategic goals. Accept the responsibilities of leadership and take initiative to solve problems, create compelling strategies and plans, take measured risks and anticipate future trends and consequences. Excellent judgement and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technology-Highly computer literate, able to use technology efficiently and effectively. Excellent skills in office software. Good understanding of technology, telecommunications systems and databases.
Personal and interpersonal skills-Able to interact well with staff, co-workers and other stakeholders, maintain effective working relationships. Maintain composure and handle stress.
Organizational management-Demonstrated ability to delegate, set goals, motivate and manage staff to achieve Agency goals. Strong organization, problem-solving, decision-making and project management skills.
Financial management-In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial accounting (nonprofit preferred), cost allocations, insurance and risk management, financial tools and systems.
Safety - The employee is safety conscious about the work environment and equipment. The work area is free of debris to prevent trip and slip hazards. Standard operating procedures, safety work rules and good general practices are followed on a daily basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Sitting for extended periods of time
* Walking, standing, twisting and bending for brief periods of time
* Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms
* May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
* May be required to ascend/descend stairs
* Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse or calculator
* Visual ability to read documents and computer monitor
* Regularly required to talk and hear in person or by telephone
* Ability to drive
Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Side by Side is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates that will promote and value diversity and exercise teamwork and collaboration.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.