Business Office/Accounting Assistant

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry

Job Description

Title: Business Office/Accounting Assistant

Position Summary:

The Business Office/Accounting Assistant is an integral team member of the Servant Leadership Center of ABCCM. Reporting to the Controller, this position performs a variety of accounting and financial duties involving financial record-keeping and reporting. This position is responsible for processing invoices for payment; recording credit card purchases; recording collections of cash receipts and donations; and assisting the ABCCM Business Office in maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and organized; possess general computer skills; and proficient in accounting software

Position Type:

Classification: Full-time hourly position, with possibility of evenings or weekends under special circumstances

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Level: Administrative Support

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assemble invoices for payment and credit card receipts in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate approvals have been documented
• Accurately code and input expenses to the accounting system using organization allocation methods for tracking costs by various ministry and governmental grant programs
• Process payments of invoices in a timely manner
• Maintain accounts payable documentation
• Assist with accounts payable system technology enhancements
• Support program administrative staff in matters concerning expense management and purchasing

• Assist with record-keeping of cash receipts from contribution & non-contribution sources; this includes coding and data entry of donations to the donation CRM
• Maintain records of accounts receivable

• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial, donor, and program participant information
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO, Controller, or as needed by ABCCM leadership

Skills / Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Strong numerical skills and a detail- and results- oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done and done well
• Customer service orientation when working alongside and in support of ABCCM programs, staff, volunteers, donors/grantors
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient with usage of email and with Microsoft Office, especially in Excel
• Experience in Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge is preferred, or a comparable Non-Profit CRM or bookkeeping software
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping processes
• Comfort with working in a complex nonprofit environment
• Desire to contribute to the mission and values of ABCCM

Qualifications:

• At minimum, Associate’s degree in business, accounting or related field
• 2 – 5 years experience in performing routine business or accounting functions
• Ideal candidate will have aptitude in organization and details, basic business processes, and technology usage; will possess initiative and willingness to pitch-in where needed and to strive for excellence; will have personal values of transparency and integrity; will apply good judgement and creativity to interpersonal conflicts and newly presented work challenges; will have a work ethic which supports the integrity of the organization.

Relationships / Working Environment:

• The Business Office/Accounting Assistant reports to the Controller and supports Business Office and Servant Leadership staff. The position interacts frequently with ABCCM leadership staff, program director and staff, volunteers, grantors/donors.

· The position works in an office setting and may require occasional local travel

• Physical Demands: Must be ambulatory; must be able to operate a vehicle; must have visual/hearing acuity. Must be able to write legibly. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to write and use a computer and other typical office equipment on a regular basis. Must possess dexterity, stand, sit, walk, lift and carry twenty pounds for short distances.
• Mental Demands: Must have verbal ability; must be able to comprehend instructions; comprehend/ interpret charts, diagrams, prescriptions, and possess inductive and deductive reasoning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18