Accounting Assistant

Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midland•Wade Hampton, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a mission-minded, part-time Accounting Assistant to provide comprehensive in-office support working Tuesday – Thursday, averaging 24 hours weekly. This position is ideal for someone who values accuracy, enjoys contributing to the behind-the-scenes work that fuels community impact, and thrives in an engaging, people-centered environment where every role plays a part in advancing our mission. This position, like all others on the team, require attendance at a monthly all staff, in-person meeting focused on collaborating and cross-functional planning (location varies between Greenville and Columbia areas). Reporting to the CFO, you’ll leverage your hands-on expertise to advance the organization’s success by… Accounting / Finance Support Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by verifying invoices, processing payments (including retail sales from Girlz Gear Shops and mobile units), and reconciling statements. Processing outgoing payments, including EFT transactions, physical checks, employee reimbursements, regular operating invoices, and utility bills, etc. Accurately coding and inputting expenses to the accounting system using organization allocation methods by various grant programs. Assist with record-keeping of cash receipts from contribution and non-contribution sources, coding and data entry of donations. Review for coding, processing employee expense reimbursement requests; track company credit card charges, obtain?appropriate documentation?for them,?and reconcile statements.? Assist CFO with reconciliations and month-end close activities, as assigned; support throughout annual audit; assist with establishing, documenting and maintaining financial systems and accounting control procedures. Payroll Processing Administer biweekly payrolls for all employees (averages 35/40 headcount), verifying accuracy, processing employee record changes (onboarding/offboarding). Setup employee deductions including garnishments, etc. as communicated by HR, auditing for accuracy. Support processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures. Verify employee information entered to time system, and obtain supervisor approvals, as necessary, audit time and attendance system for integrity. Process year-end 1099 forms and other tax-related forms, as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping with solid payables/receivables responsibilities.
Payroll processing experience required; Paylocity platform or equivalent preferred.
Non-profit bookkeeping or accounting experience a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet and research applications; database systems; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping, thorough attention to detail and efficiency.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Critical thinking skills to make decisions and solve problems using sound reasoning and judgment.
Excellent in time management and prioritizing.
Strong communication skills to present and explain financial information and policies.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit bookkeeping or accounting experience a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet and research applications; database systems; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus.
Payroll processing experience required; Paylocity platform or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by verifying invoices, processing payments (including retail sales from Girlz Gear Shops and mobile units), and reconciling statements.
Processing outgoing payments, including EFT transactions, physical checks, employee reimbursements, regular operating invoices, and utility bills, etc.
Accurately coding and inputting expenses to the accounting system using organization allocation methods by various grant programs.
Assist with record-keeping of cash receipts from contribution and non-contribution sources, coding and data entry of donations.
Review for coding, processing employee expense reimbursement requests; track company credit card charges, obtain?appropriate documentation?for them,?and reconcile statements.?
Assist CFO with reconciliations and month-end close activities, as assigned; support throughout annual audit; assist with establishing, documenting and maintaining financial systems and accounting control procedures.
Administer biweekly payrolls for all employees (averages 35/40 headcount), verifying accuracy, processing employee record changes (onboarding/offboarding).
Setup employee deductions including garnishments, etc. as communicated by HR, auditing for accuracy.
Support processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Verify employee information entered to time system, and obtain supervisor approvals, as necessary, audit time and attendance system for integrity.
Process year-end 1099 forms and other tax-related forms, as necessary.