Texas Wing Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 69,049 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees. CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect.

We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders volunteering our time and resources to support our communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.

Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary. We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with aerospace and cyber education.

Today, our 32,349 cadet members and 36,700 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Job Title : Texas Wing Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Salary : $24.11 hourly

Directorate : Financial Management

Location : Nacogdoches, TX

Position Type : Part Time

Typical Hours : 25 Hours / Week

Travel : No

Contractor : No

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Wing Bookkeeper Manager

Closing date : 31 October 2025

Wing Bookkeeper (Part-time) Works independently to provide bookkeeping support to the Wing on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer regarding transactions affecting business units at the Wing level and below. Records financial transactions and prepares reports for supervisors and managers. Maintains financial records to ensure the Wing is following Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and government requirements by performing the duties described below. Performs other duties as assigned and approved by supervisor within the limitations established for the position. Wing Bookkeepers who are also CAP members must not perform volunteer duties while in paid status and must not serve in any position that presents a conflict of interest or appearance thereof.

The ideal candidate will possess :

• Must have two years of verifiable experience in bookkeeping position.
• Associate degree in business or accounting preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to compose non-technical correspondence using a strong command of the English language and proper punctuation.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices relating to files is required.
• Must have experience operating office equipment.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, including poise, tact, and diplomacy, is required.
• Ability to work occasional short-notice overtime, required.
• Must have experience with accounting software.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Experience with a broad range of bookkeeping duties in a computerized environment including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Must have a valid state-issued Driver’s License.

Background Check : The successful completion of a comprehensive background check is mandatory for this role. This is a critical component of our child protection policy and our commitment to providing a safe environment for minors.

To apply , submit a detailed resume. This position does not offer a relocation package. In this position, Civil Air Patrol offers a 401(k) retirement plan, paid life insurance, sick leave, paid holidays, optional short / long term disability, vision, critical insurance, accident, and insurance. Salary : $24.11 hourly. Closing date : October 31, 2025. No phone calls, please. EOE