Job Description
Hours: 15-20 per week Compensation: Commensurate with experience Supervisor: Amy Ferrer, Executive Director Agency: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Description
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (APA) seeks an accounting clerk to maintain the general ledger, process receipts and disbursements, reconcile bank accounts, coordinate and monitor the annual budget, draft monthly financial statements, gather documents and prepare schedules for the annual audit and tax returns, maintain files of financial documents, assist with registration at divisional meetings, and perform other tasks as assigned. The accounting clerk will report to the executive director and will receive guidance and oversight from an outside accounting consultant. The accounting clerk also will support the work of the secretary-treasurers of the APA’s divisions.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess an associate’s degree in accounting and have at least three years of relevant experience, or they should possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have at least one year of relevant experience. Experience with not-for-profit entities is strongly preferred.
Duties
Accounts Payable
Process invoices and payment request forms
Post in accounting system Prepare checks or other forms of payment
Monitor outstanding vendor invoices
Accounts Receivable
Download receipt reports from APA systems
Reconcile receipts between systems and with bank reports Post in accounting system
Deposit cash and checks received
Post in accounting system
Bill clients for certain APA services/programs not handled by other staff Monitor outstanding client invoices
Cash Management
Reconcile bank statements Record investment activity from investment statements
Financial Reporting
Maintain records of fixed assets and prepaid assets Post monthly journal entries for amortization and depreciation Reconcile trial balance amounts to supporting schedules Draft monthly financial statements for review by the executive director and accounting consultant Assist in gathering documents and preparing schedules for annual audit and tax returns Monitor actual results against budget
Other
Order supplies (e.g., blank check stock) as needed Work registration desk at divisional meetings Complete other projects as requested Gather information for annual budget process Maintain files of financial information
To Apply
Fill out the application form on our website by clicking "Apply Now". The application deadline is Wednesday, June 22.
Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is based at the University of Delaware, an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
