Accounting Assistant

Coastal Conservation Association Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Conservation Association Florida is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Assistant to join our team. This part-time position (24 hours per week) plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory tracking, and data entry.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals looking to contribute to a nonprofit dedicated to conserving Florida’s marine resources.

Qualifications

• 1 year of accounting experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in an administrative or part-time accounting role.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality is critical.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Enter and maintain accurate inventory data.
• Input deposit and payment information into the accounting system.
• Assist with scanning, copying, and digitizing accounting files.

Skills

Microsoft Excel experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Excellent time management skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s Degree in accounting or equivalent training/experience

Job description

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Knowledge

• 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

Skills

• 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

Abilities

• 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

Required Education & Experience

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)

Additional Information

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

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