Accounting Specialist – Part Time

Job Summary:

Responsible for data entry for the Deposits, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions, including processing invoices and timesheets.

Major Responsibilities: 

1. Identify and assign GL codes and account distribution for processing invoices and vendor payments and submit for review.
2. Verify payables are properly approved by appropriate Management personnel.
3. Maintaining accounts payable sub-ledger.
4. Reconciliation and analysis of various general ledger accounts, preparation of journal entries and support the monthly close activities.
5. Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
6. Maintain vendor files and work with vendors to obtain proper documentation.
7. Processing and distribution of time-sheets to department managers.
8. Deposit checks received into the bank via scanner.
9. Assist with Human Resource onboarding activities – verifying paperwork and filing.
10. Assist in maintaining personnel files – process change of status forms, track performance reviews and verify all new hire paperwork is complete.
11. Provide telephone backup support for receptionist, as needed.
12. Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements … education, years of experience, and licenses and/or certifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent on-the-job training/experience.
2. Minimum 1-3 years prior accounting experience, including accounts payable
3. Payroll experience preferred

Special Skills, Tools, Technology Requirements

1. Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures, computer literacy and working
2. knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel spreadsheet experience).
3. Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to function as a team member.
5. Excellent customer service skills.
6. Ability to follow up and remember directions.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality, due to nature of position.
8. Experience with accounting software, Blackbaud Financial Edge, a major plus.
9. Ability to sit for long periods with extended work at a computer.
10. Able to occasionally lift 25 pounds or less (the size of a banker’s box).

Job Type:  Non-exempt / 20 hours per week Monday-Friday

Pay Range: $18-20 per hour depending on experience

Job Reports To: Senior Accountant

Next Level: CFO

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Inc. (“MOWP”) is an equal opportunity employer. MOWP is a “Drug Free" workplace. Drug testing is mandatory, with a required “negative" result for all federally recognized drugs, including medically prescribed cannabis. All applicants considered for this position are subject to a Level II background check and must be authorized to work in the United States. References are required.

In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. MOWP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.