Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation Looking for Accounting Clerk at Bird City, KS, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $ / hr DOE

Organization

The Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF) is a tax-exempt non-profit (c)() public charity serving the good of the residents living in the northwest corner of Kansas

Through GNWKCF, individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can create permanent charitable funds that help their local communities

GNWKCF currently invests and administers more than + charitable funds, with an asset base of over $ million GNWKCF serves a number of donors across the state, but its main service area is made up of a -county region which includes affiliations with local foundations

GNWKCF is governed by a -member volunteer board of leading citizens and professionals dedicated to making a difference in their local communities and counties

Position Title : Accounting Clerk

Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To : Director of Finance

Date (revised) : June ,

Job Summary :

The Accounting Clerk supports the Director of Finance with financial responsibilities and fund management, administrative functions and systems, and financial reporting

Frequent travel required for affiliate and donor meetings, trainings and conferences, as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities :

No supervisory responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used
• Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly
• Issues payments to vendors as approved
• Answers vendor questions by researching accounts
• Codes invoices and assists with reconciliation of accounts
• Assists with :
• Recording numerical and financial data to produce financial records
• Ensuring financial data is entered correctly and accurately
• Entering journal entries to debit and credit the organization’s accounts
• Generating accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses
• Reconciling and reporting differences or issues found in financial records
• Reconciliation of bank accounts at least monthly
• Preparation of periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to operate a -key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment
• Extensive knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework
• Associate degree in office administration or related field preferred
• At least three years of bookkeeping experience required, preferably in the financial industry

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to pounds at times
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