Job Classification: Non-exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule: 9-5 Monday-Friday, Events as required

Reporting Relationship: Finance and HR Manager

Salary- Negotiated in offer letter

Primary Accountabilities:

• Seeking a Finance Clerk to take on various administrative tasks whose main responsibilities will include keeping financial records, preparing bills, handling accounts receivables, and delivering high-quality customer service.
• Expertise in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, G/L and Reporting with knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial transactions is required.
• We are looking for an individual with a keen eye for detail, strong math skills and the ability to multi-task efficiently.
• You should also be trustworthy and an excellent communicator and be an overall collaborator.
• Your goal will be to ensure our accounting procedures run smoothly and timely

Major Duties:

• Updating and maintaining records of expenditures
• Responding to vendor invoices
• Ensuring that all payments are in accordance with company policy
• Ensuring that all payments are prepared timely
• Resolving payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of the company
• Expense report enter into QB and pay CC bills
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Make journal entries
• Financial close each month – reconcile AR, AP, check accrual entries and prepaid entries, fixed assets
• Act as back for AR weekly deposits, daily, weekly as business need dictates collaborating with other team members
• Tracking and reporting as required
• G/L entry as required
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degree, or relevant experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of related Finance professional experience in a business office, non- profit experience is a plus
• Valid drivers’ license required.
• Reliable and punctual attendance habits.
• Quick Books (online) experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Ability to operative a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, and a positive and professional attitude.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
• Commitment to the mission of the Topeka Zoo and its Core Values.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read computer screens, e-mail, and mail.
• Ability to talk on the phone.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends and attend events required.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with staff and customers.
• Shared office environment.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
• Financial concepts: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person