What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Camino?
OVERVIEW
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of
Camino Worldwide to include Camino Community Center, Camino Church, and Camino
University. The Specialist assists the Chief Financial Officer with respect to providing accounting
support to major financial accounting areas, including but not limited to the accounts payable,
accounts receivable, budget maintenance, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
● Understand and follow protocols and guidelines as they pertain to bookkeeping and
accounting policies and procedures
● Bookkeeping Responsibilities, including, but not limited to manage QuickBooks Online to
calculate, post, and process accounts payable and accounts receivable; reconcile bank
statements; enter and send invoices for Customers, Grantors and Donors; disburse
checks; record and make deposits; support ongoing and year-end reporting and
compliance activities related to Grants and Donors; support monthly, quarterly, and
annual closings.
● Records Responsibilities, including, but not limited to maintain accurate filing systems,
including confidential staff files; maintain and update insurance and other vendor
information, develop and maintain regular reports via the company’s accounting system.
● Office Responsibilities, including, but not limited to process mail; answer phones; order
supplies; verify cash collections and deposits; general clerical duties.
● Other duties, as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and
other computer software programs.
● At least five years’ bookkeeping experience.
● Be dependable, honest, ethical, and enjoy the challenges of supporting a mission-driven
non-profit organization.
● General mathematic skills.
● Problem-solving skills.
● Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
● Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain confidentiality. This includes staff,
customers, grantors and donors’ records and processes
● Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate logs and records, both on computer and
hand-written.
● Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● High level of professionalism.
● Strong customer service skills.
● Follows direction and is a team player.
● Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field preferred but not
required
● CPA preferred
● Working nonprofit bookkeeping experience
● At least Five years’ experience in general ledger, auditing, budgeting, and financial
reporting
● Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that is reflective of
the financial services industry.
● Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish
Salary : $18 - $25