Bookkeeper

Position Status: Full Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Supervised by: Director of Finance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE: The overall responsibility of the Bookkeeper is to assist the Director of Finance with select aspects of the finances of the Family Abuse Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, skill/ability, and licenses/credentials required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Accounting preferred

Experience:

• Experience in the field of non-profit or for-profit accounting and/or finance
• Experience working with QuickBooks

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Speak effectively before groups
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to receive supervision
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently
• Work in basic computer programs such as MS Word & Excel.
• Ability to analyze and solve practical problems and multi-task
• Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and assertiveness
• Experience working with diverse populations and groups
• Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation.

Licenses/Credentials

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and clear driving record
• Valid Auto Insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ongoing/monthly Duties:

• General bookkeeping functions: processing checks, deposits, general journal entries, entering payments, invoices, etc.
• Performs payroll function.
• Assist with preparing financial and accounting documents, reports and statements in compliance with GAAP principles for funders, audits, board packets, etc.
• Ensure safeguarding of financial records and equipment assets, including maintaining filing systems and documentation.
• Assist with monitoring and projecting cash flow.
• Assist with Human Resource duties, creating QuickBooks employee profiles, employment benefit packages, annual training, etc.
• As needed, act as a back-up receptionist by helping to answer and direct calls, administer the telephone system, greet and announce clients/visitors and process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
• Other duties as assigned.

Annual Duties:

• Assist in the development of the organization’s annual budget.
• Assist with Audits.
• Assist with analyzing short-term and long-term fiscal goals and project cash requirements.

One-Time Projects:

• Assist with developing, implementing, and testing written financial management policies and operating procedures.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person