What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Staff Accountant position at Global Water Center?
Position: Staff Accountant
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Division/Location: Charleston, SC – Hybrid, United States
Position Type: Part Time Employee
Reports To: Director of Finance
Department: Finance
Work Hours: Monday– Friday, 20-25 hours/week, additional hours as required
ABOUT GLOBAL WATER CENTER
Global Water Center “GWC” believes everyone deserves access to safely managed water. We provide education, innovation, and collaboration to equip leaders to solve the global water crisis together. As the go-to resource for the rural water sector, our safe water resources have reached people in 131 countries. In addition to education, we also use innovative technology to make water projects more effective and reliable.
Global Water Center’s work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative. Candidates should be comfortable working in an early-stage environment, balancing the need for flexibility, structure, and procedure.
See more at www.globalwatercenter.org
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
This part-time position provides assistance with accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable/receivable with a strong attention to detail and impeccable organization and time management skills.
This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while balancing other commitments. If you are passionate about financial stewardship and compliance, we encourage you to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exhibit the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and stewardship, assuring GWC investors that contributions are well-utilized.
- Drive continuous improvement processes for internal systems to enhance compliance and best practices.
- Accurate and timely entry of accounts payable and receivable.
- Review expense coding for proper financial reporting.
- Process deposits
- Complete month-end closing procedures to include preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assist with providing information for the external audit.
- Request necessary documentation and maintain records for vendors.
- Process annual 1099 forms.
- Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and reconciling in accounting software.
- Assist with financial reporting and preparation of special reports as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience desirable.
- 2 years' experience with accounts receivable/payable.
- Proficiency in accounting software, relationship management tools (preferably Salesforce), SmartSheets and MS Suite.
- Highly analytical with keen attention to detail.
- Fluent written and spoken English required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
- Strong accountability and integrity in all financial dealings
- Effective time management and organizational skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and climbing stairs as needed.
- Ability to work outside the normal Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm workweek if needed.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the world through financial stewardship, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to ensure safe water for all.
Please apply online at www.globalwatercenter.org/careers
