Finance Assistant

LED FastStart • Monroe, LA

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About The Position

The Finance Assistant maintains and provides financial and administrative information to management. The role requires accounting and bookkeeping knowledge, computer skills, and the ability to manage assigned duties efficiently with minimal supervision. The Finance Assistant works with staff, clients, volunteers, and members of the public from varied cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, and operates within the Agency’s purpose, structure, and constraints.

Requirements

• High school diploma; some college preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Computer experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Computer skills.
• Accounting knowledge and ability to set up books.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to budget time and duties efficiently.
• Ability to manage the position with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and communicate and work with staff, clients, volunteers, and the general public from various cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
• Ability to work within the purpose, structure, and constraints of the Agency and make suggestions for change responsibly.
• Ability to maintain poise and control and remain effective under extreme stress and unexpected crises.

Nice To Haves

• Some college.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED