Accounting Assistant

Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) is seeking a detail‑oriented and dependable Accounting Assistant to join our team. This part‑time position (20–30 hours per week) plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory tracking, data entry, deposits, and record management.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to contribute to a mission‑driven nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving Florida’s marine resources. While the position is currently part‑time, there is potential for it to grow into a full‑time role as organizational needs evolve. Candidates with accounting experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality are encouraged to apply.

• Processing of accounts payable and receivable
• Enter inventory data (ingoing and outgoing)
• Maintain accurate inventory data
• Accurately input deposit and payment information into the accounting system
• Responsible for filing deposits and payments
• Assist with and make recommendations for the inventory control system
• Assist with scanning, copying, and digitizing accounting files
• Assist Controller with other accounting‑related responsibilities, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Basic knowledge of CCA Florida operations
• Basic knowledge of how an accounting system works and how to enter data
• Knowledge of basic office administration procedures and policies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Extremely effective customer service skills (internal customers)
• Superior organizational skills
• Must be detail‑oriented
• Microsoft Excel experience

• Communicate effectively with Controller and the CCA Florida team
• Ability to multi‑task
• Take initiative and make general inventory control recommendations
• Accurately input data into the accounting system and keep accurate records
• Interact with multiple departments (warehouse, regional directors, administrative director, accounting)
• Must be able to lift 20–25 pounds

Associate’s Degree or equivalent training/experience in accounting is strongly preferred. This position may occasionally have access to confidential information. Ability to maintain confidentiality is critical.

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

2+ years of experience in an administrative role or part‑time accounting role.

This is a part‑time position working 24 hours per week.

Job Type: Part‑time

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.