Accounting Assistant - Sanford, United States - Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Verified Company

Sanford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Accounting Assistant

Reports To:
Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status:
Non exempt, part-time

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SUMMARY:_

The Accounting Assistant performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable and daily point of sale reconciliation.

The Accounting Assistant provides support to the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Specialist upon request. Additional guidance is received through established policies and procedures, plus verbal and written communications.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_:

Be a Zoo Ambassador at all times.
Audit, correct, and input daily point of sale information from the pointofsale system into the accounting system.
Responsible for all areas regarding accounts receivable, including but not limited to, invoice billing for accounts receivable.
Responsible for all areas regarding accounts payable from data entry to check preparation and processing.
Develop and maintain relationships with outside vendors and ensure that the bills are paid in a timely manner.
Provide assistance to the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Specialist.
Develop and nurture professional relationships with all Zoo staff, vendors and guests.
Adheres to all Central Florida Zoo policies and procedures.
Prepare and post weekly Deposits.
Reconcile petty cash.
Archive yearend payable files.
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work independently.
Must provide a negative drug test result (testing provided by Zoo).
Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with other Zoo employees, vendors and the public.
Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

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EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:_

Minimum of three (3) years paid experience in accounting. Quickbooks knowledge desired.
Advanced practical knowledge of accepted accounting policies and practices.
Ability to use computers in completing spreadsheets, database, and wordprocessing.

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LANGUAGE ABILITY:_

Ability to read and understand directions, both verbally and in written form.
Must be able to communicate with staff, vendors and guests clearly and effectively.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS_:_

Valid Florida driver's license.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS_**:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following have been identified as physical requirements of the job:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods of time and drive Zoo vehicles.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls.
The employee is frequently required to sit, walk distances, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:_

A large percentage of duties are performed in an office atmosphere. Occasionally, the Assistant is required to attend Zoo events and workshops. The Assistant may occasionally be exposed to Florida weather environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description pertains to an "at will" position with the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and in no way constitutes a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
$ $16.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: