Accounting Assistant Job
Job Location : Henderson - 1711 Whitney Mesa - Henderson, NV
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : High School
Salary Range : $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage : Up to 25%
Job Category : Accounting
Description : POSITION SUMMARY :
Provide general administrative office duties and provide accounts payable filing, data entry and overall support to the Finance Department of WestCare Foundation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Maintain the accounts payable files ensuring they're filed timely and correctly
- Scan and / or copy supporting documents from the accounts payable files for the accountants and bookkeepers throughout the month
- Receive and distribute mail daily, as needed
- Clear checks daily
- Prepare and make bank deposits, as needed
- Maintain and order adequate supplies for the Finance Department
- Assist with audit requests for copies of supporting documents
- Maintain and request boxes from storage, as needed
- Create and maintain spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
- Prepare reports, as needed
- Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Accuracy and attention to detail10-key by touchAbility to perform job functions as part of a teamBasic accounting and bookkeeping skillsMust be computer literate familiar with Microsoft Office productsProficiency with Excel is a plusAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to exercise good judgment and discretion.Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.Ability to work well in a team environment.Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.Professional appearance and demeanor.Must be sensitive to populations served.Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearanceValid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required; andDuring your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and / or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :
Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work is primarily in a professional, business office setting.