Accounting Assistant

Description

WELLSPRING

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

So much more than crunching numbers. Are you an experienced accounting professional with a heart for making a difference? Consider joining our team at Wellspring where we are dedicated to creating a brighter and healthier future for individuals facing the challenges of addiction. You’ll have the opportunity to use your financial acumen to help a community-based non-profit maximize its impact on those we serve. Apply today for more information!

Supervised by: Director of Operations 

Hours: Full-time - 40 per week

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, strongly preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience in financial management and/or bookkeeping
• High proficiency in QuickBooks required, certification a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages day-to-day QuickBooks processing including general entries, A/R, and payroll entries
• Monitors monthly expenses against monthly budgets
• Assists Director of Operations in the preparation of various financial reports
• Scrutinizes vendor/supplier expenses for efficiencies 
• Is a team player with other administrative employees
• Cross trains with other key administrative staff for back-up/ assistance purposes
• Gathers necessary account information and documents to assist outside auditors with annual audit
• As directed files tax forms with federal, state, and local government entities 
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

(This position is classified as Exempt from the pay provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act.)