About the WRCC: As the region’s business-serving nonprofit, the Chamber works on behalf of businesses to create valuable programs and events that help to grow their networks, advocate for favorable, business-friendly public policy, work with our partners to assist with economic development efforts that create more opportunities and jobs, and support individual members on a variety of issues. Join this small but dynamic team where you will work everyday to help support small business owners in their dream and help the region’s economy grow.

Position Goal: This professional accounting position involves the application of knowledge of accounting, and bookkeeping. The Finance Assistant is responsible for executing key internal control procedures on a timely basis to assure that receipts and disbursements are recorded timely, accurately and completely. The Finance Assistant ultimately assures that all transactions are processed in accordance with policies and procedures and must be promptly and accurately recorded.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist with financial data entry and general bookkeeping

· Post daily sales and cash receipts into accounting system

· Enter all accounts payable into accounting system

· Prepare daily and monthly invoices to members

· Export daily invoices and payments from database to accounting system

· Assist in preparation of financial statements and reports

· Assist in creating and setting budgets

· Update and maintain financial records

· Independently prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities

· Assist with reconciling bank accounts

· Assist with audits as necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting practices

· Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting

· Experience with reconciling receivable/bank accounts

· Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications

· Strong analytical and organizational skills, accuracy and detail orientation

· Strong collaborative and communication skills

· Ability to work independently, consistently and reliably meet established deadlines

· Ability to develop a detailed understanding of our internal financial systems

· Ability and willingness to collaborate and work across organization departments/functions

· Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or working toward); OR,

· An Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field plus two or more years of related experience may be substituted for the above listed minimum requirement.

· Knowledge of standard accounting procedures, principles, and practices.

· Bi-lingual preferred

Hours

The work hours are 20-30 hours/week, during business hours. Potential for full-time now or in the future and advancement in the future.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 37 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person