Accounting Assistant Part-Time

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas • Conway, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for a variety of accounting duties, including preparing deposits, journal entries, and general ledger transactions. This role involves working with staff to ensure accurate and timely recording of fiscal data, completing monthly reporting, and assisting with grant reporting, audits, and property inventory. The position also supports the budget process, internal audits, and procurement processes. Data management, fraud prevention, and compliance are key aspects of this role. The ideal candidate will maintain a professional attitude and positive working relationships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of accounting experience.
• Two years of job-related experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with staff and the general public.
• Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Agency.
• Have planning and organizational abilities.
• Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.
• Must pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willingness to use vehicle for Agency related travel.
• Able to travel out of area overnight to attend or conduct training or make on-site visits.
• Able to hear and communicate orally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college/trade school preferred.
• Non-profit or governmental accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional attitude and positive working relationship with staff, vendors, volunteers, and the public.
• Serve as a member of the Accounting Team.
• Attend Accounting Team Meetings (ATM) and Administrative Office Meetings (AOM) as requested.
• Prepare deposit for cash or checks received from the Office Assistant.
• Submit to the Executive Director or designee for deposit and enter cash receipt in the accounting system.
• Prepare journal entries and enter them into the accounting software.
• Enter other general ledger transactions into the accounting software.
• Responsible for working with staff to ensure accurate and timely recording of fiscal data relevant to duties.
• Responsible for completing monthly reporting for reimbursement and submitting to Fiscal Officer for approval and submission.
• Assist in pulling backup documentation for grant reporting, audits and/or monitors, as needed.
• Record and maintain current property inventory by conducting annual property checks at all sites or as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring all appraisals on property are up to date.
• Assist in obtaining, documenting, and reporting In-Kind activities and donations.
• Prepare journal entries to record In-Kind in general ledger.
• Assist with budget process, as needed.
• Assist with entering approved budgets in accounting software.
• Assist with internal audits of agency departments.
• Assist with both the informal quote and competitive bid processes when necessary.
• Responsible for data management relevant to accounting duties.
• Participate as an active member in implementing ROMA.
• Responsible for avoidance or appearance of fraud and ensuring compliance in the overall management of accounting areas.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary starting at $19.00 - $23.18/hr.
• Professional Development
• Supportive Environment
• Paid Time Off (5% of hours worked, up to 12 days for vacation and sick leave each year)
• 14 holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED