Our Client is the fastest-growing union in the United States. It is committed to achieving employee dignity and improving the working conditions of men and women throughout the country.

RI Council represents about 7,500 state, municipal, and private employees in the State of Rhode Island. It provides professional staff representation, coordinated contract campaigns, political action, and organizing.

Job Duties:

• Keep accurate financial records for the organization.
• Pay all bills to approved vendors.
• Deposit all monies in the name of and to the credit of the organization into the banks and depositories designated by the organization.
• Disburse funds and issue checks and drafts as ordered by the President, Executive Director, and/or Treasurer.
• Provide an account of all financial transactions.
• Calculate and submit payroll, which includes employer insurance and retirement contributions.
• Calculate and submit PCTs for the International and Local unions.
• Assist the auditors with the preparation of required reports.
• Work at the direction of the Administrative Office Supervisor/Administrative Secretary, Executive Director, President, or Treasurer.
• Must maintain current knowledge of all law and financial practices.
• Ensure that all bookkeeping, payroll, and correspondence is standardized and conform with policy and regulations.
• Reconcile individuals’ membership with the Union, including updating their contact/financial information in the database.
• Calculate and submit payroll, which includes employer insurance and retirement contributions.
• To act as the liaison between the locals or AFSCME International representatives regarding administrative/financial matters.
• Assists with answering the phones and in-person inquiries at the office. • Performs clerical and other related work as required.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Aptitude to communicate with and work with diverse populations/cultures. • Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Excel accounting software products.
• Must be trustworthy.

Education/Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with computers, business principles, and practices. bookkeeping, payroll, customer service, and labor organizations.
• Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the above.

Benefits:

• Family Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, personal, and sick days)