What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?
Please apply directly through our webpage:
https://www.riverbanks.org/join-our-team/job-opportunities
Ambassador Commitment: Create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on wildlife and wild places.
Responsibilities: We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant who will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of our business. In this position, you’ll work closely with our VP of Finance to ensure accuracy and integrity in our financial reporting, all while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of primary financial functions.
Essential Functions:
· Under the guidance of the VP of Finance, you’ll assist with reconciling transactional ledger details, ensuring every posting is accurate.
· You’ll support the reconciliation of daily accounting exports from our point-of-sale system, matching them against cash collections and credit card sales reports.
· Assist with Accounts Payable functions, and step in as a back-up to execute our weekly check runs, ensuring we stay on track and meet deadlines.
· You’ll help keep our team informed of guest attendance by updating daily records.
· Be involved in the establishment of customer credit accounts and assist with adjusting credit limits as needed to ensure smooth customer transactions.
· Process Receivables in our point-of-sale system and work on customer billing.
· You’ll monitor the open order report.
· As part of a flexible and dynamic team, you’ll assist with other ad hoc financial reports as needed.
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. We also welcome candidates who bring at least two years of relevant professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or banking. The ideal candidate will have a detail-oriented mindset with a passion for accuracy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also have a collaborative attitude and strong communication skills.
We’re not just looking for someone to fill a role. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us, be challenged, and take pride in the work they do. If you're passionate about finance, eager to contribute, and excited about becoming a part of a team that values creating connections and inspiring action to positively impact wildlife and wild places, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
