Help Wanted – Part-Time Assistant Bookkeeper

Town/City

Waukon

Base County

Allamakee

Counties Served

Allamakee

Objective

Ensure all financial systems meet legal, council and management needs

Responsibilities

• Understands Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
• Ensures financial documentation is ready for annual audit.
• Provides monthly reports to county and state staff, council treasurer and council members.
• Must be bonded through the crime bond policy.
• Must follow fiscal policy and procedures.
• Initiates all accounting transactions.
• Write receipts in appropriate receipt book for money received.
• Make change for clients.
• Prepare documentation and deposit funds received.
• Receive and process payables/expenditures; and ensure checks mailed.
• Follow all financial retention policies for grants, revenue, expenditures, receivables and other required reports.
• Implements internal control procedures for separation of duties.
• Manages obtaining signatures by treasurer/designee; ensures checks and all financial documents are timely distributed.
• Continually develop and enhance relevant skills and understand current professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Associates degree
• Bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Able to ensure confidentiality
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Team player and people oriented
  
  

Additional Information

More information on our website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/allamakee/help-wanted-part-time-assistant-bookkeeper

Job Type

Part Time

Hours

8-10

Wages (type)

Hourly

Wages

8-10 hours per week, during open office hours with flexible scheduling.

Application Deadline

04/04/2025