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Accounting Clerk Specialist

El Buen Samaritano

Essential Duties

First point of contact for the finance team, communicating effectively with internal staff, board members and vendors as needed.
Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment collections.
Reconcile credit card statements, donations, checks received, petty cash and bank accounts regularly to maintain accurate records.
Ensure allocation expenditures are allocated correctly based on budget and grant/contract deliverables.
Monitor and manage expense reports, mileage and check requests ensuring compliance with organization policies and state/federal regulations.
Post journal entries to general ledger.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with accounting principles and company policies.
May generate summary sheets to be used by supervisor for audit purposes.
Schedule meetings for the department (including meetings with CEO, monthly finance committee meetings, annual budget planning, department, auditors and vendors)
Organize and maintain hard copy files for AP: invoices, copies of checks and all backups.
Support finance team year-end, quarterly and monthly audit preparation.
Manage electronic and hard copies of grants, contracts and agreements to ensure finance team has most updated documents.
Provide support to the team in all month-end close activities.

Other Duties

Perform special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.
Participate in emergency response operations as needed to address community disasters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Understanding of state, federal, and nonprofit regulations
Strong analytical skills: capacity to work with large amounts of data, extract relevant information and draw logical conclusions.
Able to communicate clearly and follow verbal and written instructions.
Perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency in mind.
Creatively and professionally solve problems and evaluate initiatives.
Strong work ethic with a willingness to pitch in and show self-initiative.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment.

What You Will Bring

Minimum of 3 -5 years’ related work experience required in accounting, office administration or management.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices.
Excellent attention to detail and numerical aptitude.
Analytical skills and financial prowess.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Strong team player with solid communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
High levels of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

What We Can Offer You for All Your Hard Work

Medical/Dental/vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
A 403(b)-retirement plan is offered, for which you will be immediately eligible.
Agency will match employee contributions dollar for dollar, up to 4%
Agency retirement contribution of 5% of earnings
Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Professional Development Opportunities

Time Off Including

Job Overview

Posted Date: 11 Oct 2023

Location: Austin Texas

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Name: El Buen Samaritano

Web: https://elbuen.org/

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