Accounting Specialist
PETAAbout the role
Position Objective:
To apply principles of accounting to analyze expense information, prepare and reconcile expense statements, and use appropriate accounting control procedures
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by PETA and its entities:
o Maintain full general ledger accounting for the PETA Foundation (U.K.), PETA India, and Animal Rahat
o Review PETA U.K.’s bank accounts weekly and make deposit, fee, and payment entries
o Handle accounts payable for PETA U.K., including maintaining vendor files, processing checks and void checks, and processing rush requests
o Reconcile asset accounts for PETA U.K.
o Review, reconcile, and upload all account activity for PETA India and Animal Rahat monthly
o Complete monthly budgets for PETA India and Animal Rahat
o Create accounts receivable invoices for PETA U.K.
o Process payroll and related tax payments for PETA U.K.
o Manage corporate credit card programs for PETA U.K.
o Process income and make related entries for PETA and PETA Foundation (U.S.)
o Enter investment activity, complete monthly investment reconciliations, and process stock donations for PETA and PETA Foundation (U.S.)
o Provide reports and documentation for annual financial audits
o Generate and maintain standard operating procedures
o Analyze, verify, and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
o Analyze, investigate, and correct accounting entries
o Perform reconciliation of complex transactions
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements• Completion of college level accounting coursework
• Minimum of two years of accounting office experience
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in Sage 100 or similar accounting software
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven excellent analytical skills
• Proven ability to work independently and use discretion
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $16.73 - $22.49 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 1, 2025.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.
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