Accounting Specialist - General Ledger

Job Title:           Accounting Specialist-General Ledger           

Department:   Finance

Reports To:     Chief Financial Officer

OVERVIEW/POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of accounting tasks and functions in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.  Specifically, the position is responsible for the timely and accurate recording of revenues cash receipts, and other general accounting entries. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records cash, check and credit card receipts into the donor database system; reporting as necessary
• Transfers data from donor management system to accounting system
• Reconciles credit card payments (merchant services) with donor database
• Coordinates the multiple applications of record donations and retrieves donor information
• Assists in monthly closings of financial records including reconciliations, spreadsheets, journal entries and reports
• Investigates and resolves Wish Organizations’ inquiries as necessary
• Manages P-Card system – including posting monthly journal entry, handling fraudulent transactions, ordering & terminating new card, and managing credit limits
• Calculates COGS for merchandise and runs various Volusion reports as needed
• Reconciles various bank accounts
• Calculates and remits sales tax payments
• Adherence to attendance standards
• Additional duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS BEYOND NORMAL OFFICE ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, crouch, balance, use hands and arms
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unaided
• Ability to work for extended periods in an office environment
• Flexible schedule to include rotating schedules, nights, weekends and/or extended hours of work

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of accounting and business practice
• Effective computer skills to perform accounting tasks and use software (Excel, Outlook, Word, and others)
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate with donors and vendors
• Ability to operate a variety of office machines required
• Displays attention to detail and accurately performs accounting tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly developed customer services skills and ability to work in a team environment mandatory
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle, including a battery-operated golf cart
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Two year degree or higher with a focus in Accounting or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Two to five years of business experience is required; hospitality experience is preferred

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