SCA Accounting Assistant

Finance Department PositionCompose and prepare various reports for the finance departmentCollect, receive, and accurately record funds from all revenue sourcesPrepare and reconcile daily deposits, ensuring all cash, checks, and electronic payments are properly documented and deposited in a timely mannerEnsure student receivable records are updated for enrollments, status changes, payments, and scholarship awards in a timely mannerReconcile bank statementsAssist with monthly close activities and the preparation of financial reports for leadership, the Board of Directors, partners, auditors, the Department of Education, and accrediting agenciesMaintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Maintain regular communication with students regarding outstanding account balances through verbal correspondence and invoicingProvide financial aid guidance and resources to studentsMaintain confidentiality of financial records, student account information, donor information and other dataEnsure compliance with internal controls, donor restrictions, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing nonprofit organizationsAttend school functions, fundraising activities, and special events to oversee the secure collection, reconciliation, and documentation of event-related funds. Hours may vary.Collaborate with administration to support sound financial management and the organization's missionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailMust be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards and show initiative in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressureMust be able to work independently to meet deadlinesAbility to plan, organize and coordinate multiple assignments with deadlinesAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateSkill in using office equipment like computers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and calculatorsAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially ExcelPerform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the billing departmentHigh school diploma or equivalentThree years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting Suncoast Community Health Centers