California Wing Bookkeeper
About The Position
Wing Bookkeepers work independently to provide bookkeeping support to the Wing on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer regarding transactions affecting business units at the Wing level and below. They record financial transactions and prepare reports for supervisors and managers. They maintain financial records to ensure the Wing is following Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and government requirements by performing the duties described below. Performs other duties as assigned and approved by supervisor within the limitations established for the position. Wing Bookkeepers who are also CAP members must not perform volunteer duties while in paid status and must not serve in any position that presents a conflict of interest or appearance thereof.
Requirements
- Two years of verifiable experience in bookkeeping position
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Must be able to compose non-technical correspondence using a strong command of the English language and proper punctuation
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices relating to files is required
- Must have experience operating office equipment
- A high level of interpersonal skills, including poise, tact, and diplomacy, is required
- Must have experience with accounting software
- Experience with a broad range of bookkeeping duties in a computerized environment including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Must have a valid state-issued Driver’s License
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background check is mandatory for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in business or accounting preferred
- QuickBooks experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Records financial transactions
- Prepares reports for supervisors and managers
- Maintains financial records to ensure the Wing is following Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and government requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned and approved by supervisor within the limitations established for the position
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- health/dental insurance
- paid life insurance
- sick/vacation leave
- paid holidays
- optional short/long term disability
- vision
- critical insurance
- accident insurance
- flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
