Accounting Associate-Part Time

Ace Hardware; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Ace Hardware in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Accounting Assistant to maintain the store's cash balance and ensure accurate financial entries. This in-person role requires a commitment to detail and reliability, with the schedule consisting of two days per week, less than 6 hours per day, during standard banking hours.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience, can handle cash counting across tills, and is proficient in organizing records.

Qualifications

• 3 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Ability to work in-store for all shifts and pass background/credit/drug checks.
• High attention to detail with accurate entry and balancing skills.

Responsibilities

• Count and reconcile cash and checks daily against the system.
• Prepare and process daily bank deposits and monthly entries.
• Maintain a well-organized accounting system and records.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements regularly.
• Provide support for other bookkeeping and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Detail oriented

Accounting basics

Communication

Job description

Position Summary-Accounting Assistant

Turner Ace Hardware has an immediate opening for a dedicated and experienced Accounting Assistant. The primary responsibility of the Accounting Assistant is to maintain the cash balance, ensuring the accuracy of all financial entries for the store location.

This role is an in-person position. The expected workweek is two days per week for less than 6 hours, during normal M-F banking hours.

Company Summary

Turner Ace Hardware is a group of 5 family-owned hardware stores in the Northeast Florida Area. Owned and operated by the Turner family for over 50 years. We are all committed to being the Helpful Place by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and a high quality, locally relevant products.

Major Responsibilities:

• Cash balancing: Count and reconcile all cash and checks received against the system viewer, reporting discrepancies appropriately.
• Deposits: Prepare bank deposits for each day of the month, ensuring all deposits are entered at the end of the month.
• Organization:Maintaining a well-organized and efficient accounting system.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank and credit card entries on a regular basis
• Other bookkeeping and administrative tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work in the store for all shifts
• Willingness to submit to a background check, credit check, driving record check, and drug test
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Experience with cash counting for multiple entries and tills
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of all entries
• Strong interpersonal skills with capability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• 3 years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

Job responsibilities may change and grow with the needs of the business

As your local Ace Hardware, our store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries. As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently owned. From neighborhood hardware stores to lumberyards to super-size home centers, each Ace Hardware is unique and tailored to meet the needs of its local community. We are all committed to being the Helpful Place by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.