Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: FINANCE SPECIALIST
Achievement House is now hiring for a part-time bookkeeper to provide accounting support for the Financial Services Department. Salary DOE.
Opportunity in a stimulating work environment with a team of highly skilled professionals. This position works closely and reports to the financial director and handles all general administrative needs of the Financial Department. Processing expense reports, bookkeeping, data entry, maintain proper storage of invoices, checks, and other documents by organizing, logging, scanning, and filing them - Manage the process of verifying, logging, and mailing checks, including expediting special handling - Assist with internal and external audits as needed - Complete special projects on an as-needed basis - Manage department mail by opening, sorting, and distributing it on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE, INC. (“AHI”) is looking to expand our talent pool with highly motivated, compassionate individuals who thrive on supporting and encouraging individuals to succeed in life and career. Our goal at AHI is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal and professional goals.
OUR CULTURE
AHI employees are self-motivated individuals who demonstrate and embrace our commitment to customer service. As we interface with employers, our employees represent AHI and provide the teamwork needed to form a lasting work relationship with our community partners. We believe that a cohesive, caring environment will empower our individuals to find success professionally as well as personally.
Benefits Include:
v Competitive Wages
v IRA Retirement Plan
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High school education or equivalent is mandatory. Previous accounting, bookkeeping and payroll experience is required.
QUALIFYING SPECIFICATIONS:
Must have reliable transportation, maintain a current California driver’s license and provide on-going proof of current state required auto insurance. Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier. Must clear fingerprints through the California Department of Justice and FBI. Be willing to be trained in CPR / First Aid.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
Excellent spelling and grammar skills, business/office procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of accounting software is also preferred. Reliable, accurate, attention to detail, ability and willingness to work independently, and meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize work, produce reports and implement procedures. Must be able to operate business machines, computer equipment, cell-phones, and adaptive equipment used in agency programs without difficulty. Ability to handle a high volume of work and interruptions. Strong English oral and written communication skills are required in addition to good communication and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require that employees regularly sit, stand, bend, twist, walk, and climb stairs. Employees may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to operate computer equipment and peripherals, office machines, and adaptive equipment used in agency programs without difficulty.