Accountant, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk

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Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule: 9-5 Monday-Friday, Events as required on occasion

Reporting Relationship: Finance Director and HR Manager

Core

• Works independently on routine and assigned bookkeeping and accounting tasks as directed by the Director of Finance.
• GAP knowledge and accrual-based accounting experience
• Understands the chart of accounts, trial balance, and balance sheet.
• Compiles all accounts payable and receivables, recording transactions and accruals.
• Compiles and provides journal entries for all expenses.

Manage the general ledger and record journal entries as needed and make monthly adjustments to the Balance Sheet

• Bank reconciliations monthly
• Produce monthly financials.
• Supports annual external audit
• Supports annual budget process
• Performs collaboratively with and in support of other departments within Friends of The Topeka Zoo.
• Leverages accounting software and IT systems to effectively perform duties.
• Delivers with timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and effectively, to the highest ethical standards, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit entities and in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, and universal standards.

Reporting:

• Monthly: prepare financials and corresponding reports to share with Director of Finance for presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Prepare reports as requested.

Administrative

• Maintain and update files.
• Communications (email, phone, written correspondence)
• Record expenditures and transactions
• Make needed tax payments in a timely manner

Primary Accountabilities:

• Expertise in Accounts Payable process, Accounts Receivable, G/L, and Reporting, with knowledge of accrual-based bookkeeping and financial transactions, is required.
• Bi-Weekly Payroll
• We are looking for an individual with a keen eye for detail, strong math skills, and the ability to multitask efficiently.
• You should also be trustworthy, an excellent communicator, and an overall collaborator.
• Your goal will be to ensure our accounting procedures run smoothly and timely

Major Duties:

• Make journal entries
• Financial close each month – reconcile AR, AP, check accrual entries and prepaid entries, fixed assets
• Tracking and reporting as required
• G/L entry as required
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Create weekly or on-demand Payables checks
• Generates Bi-weekly Payroll, resolves discrepancies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degree, or relevant experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of related Finance professional experience in a business office, non-profit experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable and punctual attendance habits.
• Quick Books (online) experience REQUIRED
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, and a positive and professional attitude.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
• Commitment to the mission of the Topeka Zoo and its Core Values.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read computer screens, e‑mail, and mail.
• Ability to talk on the phone.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends and attend events required.
• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with staff and customers.
• Shared office environment.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Non-profit Organizations