Accounting Assistant

Accounting AssistantUnder the supervision of the Assistant Finance Director or designee, the Accounting Assistant is a non-exempt, part-time position responsible for providing clerical, administrative, and accounting support to the Finance Department. Duties include entering prepared financial and accounting data; organizing, scanning, filing, and maintaining financial records and supporting documentation; assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; preparing routine documents and reports; and performing general office support functions. This position also provides backup assistance to other Finance Department functions and customer service as needed. Work requires accuracy, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to follow established procedures and instructions.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.Minimum Qualifications:Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver License.Required Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental Information:Physical Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, eye and hand coordination, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment.