Position Status: Full-time
FLSA: non-exempt (hourly)
Supervised by: Director of Finance
ABOUT FAMILY ABUSE CENTER
Family Abuse Center exists to eliminate domestic violence in Central Texas by sheltering victims of domestic violence and preventing abuse from occurring through intervention and education. Family Abuse Center is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. The Family Abuse Center Board of Directors encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:
The overall responsibility of the Staff Accountant is to assist the Director of Finance with select aspects of the finances of the Family Abuse Center.
The regular workday for this position will be within Family Abuse Center business hours, M-F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for special client activities. Work hours cannot exceed 40 hours per week without pre-approved overtime.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, skill/ability, and licenses/credentials required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Accounting
Experience
- Experience in the field of non-profit or for-profit accounting and/or finance preferred
- Experience working with QuickBooks
Skills/Abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Speak effectively before groups
- Ability to resolve conflict
- Ability to receive supervision
- Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently
- Work in basic computer programs such as MS Word & Excel.
- Ability to analyze and solve practical problems and multi-task
- Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and assertiveness
- Experience working with diverse populations and groups
- Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation.
Licenses/Credentials
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and clear driving record
- Valid Auto Insurance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ongoing/monthly Duties:
- General bookkeeping functions: processing checks, deposits, general journal entries, entering payments, invoices, etc.
- Performs payroll function.
- Assist with preparing financial and accounting documents, reports and statements in compliance with GAAP principles for funders, audits, board packets, etc.
- Ensure safeguarding of financial records and equipment assets, including maintaining filing systems and documentation.
- Assist with monitoring and projecting cash flow.
- Assist with Human Resource duties, creating QuickBooks employee profiles, employment benefit packages, annual training, etc.
- As needed, act as a back-up receptionist by helping to answer and direct calls, administer the telephone system, greet and announce clients/visitors and process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Other duties as assigned.
- Annual Duties:
- Assist in the development of the organization’s annual budget.
- Assist with Audits.
- Assist with analyzing short-term and long-term fiscal goals and project cash requirements.
- One-Time Projects:
- Assist with developing, implementing, and testing written financial management policies and operating procedures.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Application, Background Check, and Driver’s Application to Whitney Thomas at Whitney.Thomas@familyabusecenter.org.