Accounting Associate - Atlanta, United States - Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Description

The Atlanta Legal Aid Society seeks an Accounting Associate to work at its headquarters in downtown Atlanta. Our non-profit law firm represents low-income persons in a variety of civil legal matters.


Responsibilities:

The Accounting Associate works closely with the Financial Manager performing a variety of duties including accounts payable, recording cash receipts, and making bank deposits; preparing and processing payroll; timekeeping; filing and maintaining accounting records; and other tasks as needed.


Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience with general accounting functions and payroll processing. Experience with non-profit accounting and/or Paylocity payroll service is highly preferred.

Communication and listening skills, experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, the ability to work in a team and alone, adaptability, and appreciation of diversity are required.

Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.


Salary and Benefits:

The hours for this position are 20 – 37.5 hours a week. The salary is $45,600+ depending on experience and the number of hours worked per week. The program provides generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, paid time off including parental leave; health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance; partial payment for dependent health insurance; a salary reduction option for a flexible spending account; educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a $65 per month deductible and set off of other loan reimbursement amounts); and a voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match. Legal Aid also offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work up to 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period.


Application Requirements:
Submit a letter of interest; resume; and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:




Please complete the application form and upload the documents requested above as one (1) PDF.

For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email

Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls, please.

Out of concern for the health and safety of our staff, clients, and their families, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society requires that all new hires be vaccinated for COVID-19.

ALAS considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.