Finance Assistant – Northwest Arkansas

Legal Aid of Arkansas is a public interest, not-for-profit law firm dedicated to assuring equal access to justice in civil matters for low-income Arkansans. Legal Aid provides free legal services in housing preservation, domestic justice, economic justice, and consumer protection.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Finance Assistant in our Rogers/Springdale offices. The position will work closely with the Fiscal Officer and perform a variety of financial functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, and travel reimbursement.

Job duties will include:

· General accounting and finance activities for an organization with a budget of approximately $5,000,000 from more than two dozen funding sources.

· Assist with biweekly payroll for 50 employees.

· Assist with month-end reconciliations to ensure accuracy and address discrepancies.

· Input vendor information and invoices and verify accurate accounts and amounts are entered.

· Assist in preparation for annual financial audits and communicating with auditors.

· Recording and tracking of revenue and expenditures.

· Assist in preparing financial reports.

· Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Fiscal Officer or Executive Director.

· Ensure compliance and proper record retention is upheld for all financial records.

· Maintain inventory database, asset tagging, and processing the disposal of assets.

· Potential for management track to Fiscal Officer position within 3-5 years.

Required qualifications:

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to function well in high-paced and at times stressful environment, and to handle high volume workloads.

· Three years’ general accounting and payroll processing experience preferred. Non-profit accounting experience a plus.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, familiarity with fund accounting software.

· Accounting/Finance related bachelor’s degree preferred, salary enhancement for licensed CPA.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is based on a competitive public interest salary scale ranging from $42,490 to $69,797, DOE. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; student loan repayment; and retirement plan.

If interested, please send resume to Allison Sehika, Director of Human Resources, at asehika@arlegalaid.org. The position is open until filled and candidates should apply as soon as possible. Legal Aid of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of those we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,490.00 - $69,797.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Rogers, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person