Sozo Children seeks a Financial Assistant (part-time) with experience in the non-for-profit sector to join the administrative team in Birmingham, AL. The Financial Assistant primary responsibilities include accounts payable, bank deposits, reconciliations, and other finance-related duties. Responsibilities also include assisting

It is the duty of the Financial Assistant to hold to the mission, vision, and core values of Sozo Children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining records according to generally accepted accounting principles including the recordation of general journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliation of bank statements
• Applying strong bookkeeping skills, including A/P, A/R, journal entries, and all bookkeeping and financial statement preparation (US, Uganda and Sozo Trading Co)
• Assist CFO with monthly and yearly budget preparation
• CRM management and proficiency
• Develop and maintain donor list through weekly reports to CEO, COO and CFO
• Maintain supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating requirements and placing and expediting orders
• Assists with onboarding employees and executes payroll as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting related studies or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of office or bookkeeping experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• Skills and use of common bookkeeping software is required; previous experience in QuickBooks or related programs
• Accuracy and attention to detail is absolutely required, as well as a track record of reliability, confidentiality, and conscientious work habits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail with exceptional level of accuracy
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a rapidly changing dynamic environment with deadline pressures