Accounting Clerk

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Manager in the organization’s accounting and finance functions. The role is full-time (40 hours) with a Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule in Goshen, Indiana.

Responsibilities include recording purchases in Sage Intacct, handling accounts receivable deposits, preparing monthly budgets and grant reports, and assisting with month-end close and reconciliations. Prior nonprofit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of accounting/finance experience, ideally nonprofit.
• Basic accounting knowledge and GL experience; Sage Intacct preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to resolve issues with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Reliable transportation and active driver’s license.
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods and lift up to 20lbs.

Responsibilities

• Enter club purchases into Sage Intacct as purchase requests with supporting documentation.
• Accounts Receivable: assist with daily deposit forms from site locations.
• Prepare monthly budget and grant reports for clubs.
• Assist with general-ledger reconciliations, verify data and correct errors.
• Support monthly and year-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting and analyzing account information and trends.
• Assist with other accounting and finance functions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Relationship building

High accuracy

Time management

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Clerk assists with the accounting and finance functions of the Organization and supports the Finance Manager

Weekly Schedule & Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enter all club purchases into Sage Intaact as purchase requests and ensure all supporting documentation is electronically saved.
• Accounts Receivable: Assist with creating & submitting daily deposit forms from the various site locations.
• Prepare and provide clubs with monthly budget & grant reports.
• Assist with general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel.
• Support monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts
• Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Assist with other accounting and finance functions as needed

Required Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of accounting/finance, experience, ideally with a nonprofit
• Basic accounting knowledge and experience with general ledger accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
• Attention to detail and appetite for researching and resolving issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, leadership, community members, and other related agencies
• Familiarity with accounting software/systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.