What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Support Specialist position at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo?
Background: In 2022, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s celebrated 100 years of serving the community. As Connecticut’s only accredited Zoo, we welcome over a quarter of a million people annually, while meeting our four-pillar mission of conservation, education, research, and exceptional guests experience. Today, the Zoo, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, depends on grant funding from corporate, foundation, and government sources alongside philanthropic support and fee-for-service revenue to support our programs and services.
Position Description: The Finance Support role is responsible in assisting with preparing daily deposits; accounts payables entries; bank and credit card reconciliations; processing weekly payroll (when needed). This position can work either (2) 8 hour days or (4) 4 hour days, Monday - Friday.
Responsibilities will include:
- Write up daily deposit worksheets and enter data into the financial accounting system.
- Process vendor invoices with proper coding into the financial accounting system.
- Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for bank accounts.
- Verify weekly timecards for payroll processing, when needed.
- Contribute to team effort by assisting in special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- 2 to 4 years of related work experience
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Experience in accounting and financial activities
- proficent PC skills using Microsoft 365, primarily Excel
Work Environment and Schedule:
- This position is located on site, in an office environment, but may require outside engagement on zoo grounds and in the community, being in close proximity to zoo animal life and outside climate conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Bridgeport, CT 06610 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bridgeport, CT 06610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $35