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Part-Time Accounting Assistant
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes!
Every great mission needs strong support. At Girl Scouts, we empower girls to lead with courage, confidence, and character — and our Finance Team helps make that possible.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and mission-minded Part-Time Accounting Assistant to help keep our financial operations running smoothly and accurately.
What You’ll Do (overview)
As our Accounting Assistant, you will support day-to-day finance operations that serve our staff, volunteers, troop leaders, and programs across the Council.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and Council bills
- Preparing daily deposits for troop funds, membership fees, donations, and product program revenue
- Entering accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Reconciling cash receipts and credit card transactions
- Assisting with payroll review and data entry
- Maintaining accurate vendor, customer, and troop financial records
- Scanning and electronically filing accounting documents
- Supporting audit preparation by organizing requested documentation
- Assisting staff and volunteers with payment, reimbursement, and deposit questions
- Providing general clerical support to the Finance Department
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required; accounting coursework preferred
- At least 3 years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Experience with A/P, A/R, payroll support, reconciliations, and recordkeeping
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with Abila, Paylocity, or similar systems preferred
- Nonprofit or fund accounting experience a plus
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail
- Handles confidential information with integrity
- Stays organized and meets deadlines
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Enjoys being part of a mission-driven team
- Believes in supporting the Girl Scout mission
What to Expect
This is a part-time position in a standard office environment with routine computer use. Occasional extended hours may be needed during payroll, audit periods, or cookie season.
Girl Scouts membership is required upon hire.
If you are an experienced accounting or bookkeeping professional looking for meaningful part-time work, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15