Accounting Assistant
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Job Position: Accounting Assistant, full-time, hourly

Location: Farwell

Responsible To: Finance Director

General Responsibilities: Takes steps to ensure that the agency maintains its "low-risk" auditee standing and makes every effort to ensure that the agency has no questioned costs or findings in its annual audit.

Specific Duties:

• Verifies details of business transactions from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, statements, and purchase requisitions.
• Compares invoices against purchase orders and shipping and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered.
• Contacts vendors regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments and billing amounts.
• Enter check requisition data into computerized accounting system.
• Prepares accounts payable checks for signatures and mailing.
• Maintains accounts payable vendor filing system and other record keeping.
• Maintain accounting records in safe, secure storage, making them available as necessary for review or audit.
• Assists agency staff with verifying payment to vendor, return of merchandise, vendor issues and fund raiser account balances.
• Maintain semi-monthly follow up of prepaid requisitions to ensure timely submission of receipts or packing lists from staff and/or vendors.
• Completes and verifies accuracy of child care billings and deposits.
• Maintain accurate records of agency non-expendable supply inventory.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in accounting, or three years related experience or equivalent combination

Additional Requirements:

• Must have proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Demonstrated communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be self-directed and able to coordinate the completion of assigned tasks and be willing to accept new challenges on a daily basis.
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Closing Date:
Until Filled

Wage Range:
TBD

Submit Resume:

Human Resources Director -FIN

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency
1574 E. Washington Rd.

P.O. Box 768

Farwell, MI 48622

EOE/ADA

For more detailed information, please contact us.

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