Part-time Staff Accountant - Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
Created in 1874, the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce is a community leader, steering prosperity in Thurston County. We work with an array of community partnerships, ranging from private businesses, non-profits, and government, to address the challenges and opportunities before our community. This position offers 20 – 24 hours/week, schedule to be set upon hire between office hours of 8 AM to 5 PM.
Wage Range: $25-$30/hour
Reports to Finance Officer
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists the Finance Officer in preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
- Utilization of Customer Relationship Management System for data entry, invoicing, reporting, and processing applications.
- Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Performs the monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheets
- Reconciles customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
- Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
- Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of documents for annual audits.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software (QuickBooks).
Education and Experience:
- Two years of accounting or finance experience
- Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Bachelors in Accounting is preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits:
Position accrues paid sick time, 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).