What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Vermont Institute of Natural Science?
Summary
This part time position will assist the Accounting Manager with various business office functions at VINS. The Assistant is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions of the organization and maintaining related files and records.
Job Location: VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, Vermont
Primary Responsibilities
· Review and post invoices on a daily basis
· Maintain electronic vendor files
· File all invoices and maintain vendor files
· Post daily cash deposits to proper accounts
· Post daily transaction journals from client relationship management software (Veevart/ Salesforce) to QuickBooks
· Receive payments in both QuickBooks and Veevart
· Process bi-weekly payroll using PayPros Isolved People Cloud software
· Maintain staff personnel files
· Process A/R invoices as needed
· Follow up on delinquent accounts
· Assist with onboarding of new employees
· Order general office supplies for entire organization and maintain the Office Supply area
· Take deposits to bank as needed
· Support other departments with data entry in Veevart and administrative duties as time allows
Minimum Qualifications
· Demonstrated ability in working with accounting and CRM systems (experience with QuickBooks® strongly preferred, and some experience with Salesforce based software a plus)
· Data base management or data entry experience preferred
· Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Docs and Sheets and email applications
· Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred
· A record of prior success as an effective communicator and team member proficient in assisting and supporting staff and constituents
· Ability to communicate concisely, both in written and spoken form, to staff and other constituencies
· A demonstrated ability to work independently; motivation, organization and ability to meet deadlines are essential
· Demonstrated attention to detail
· A sense of humor and ability to enjoy challenges and manage stress in the workplace
Position Status
Non-exempt, 24 hours a week, permanent.
· Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Quechee, VT 05059 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Quechee, VT 05059: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21