Bookkeeper

Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks a Bookkeeper to assist the Accounting Manager in handling the Foundation’s finance and accounting activities in Tallahassee. You will manage financial transactions, recordkeeping, and reporting using the Foundation’s software, while supervising interns and volunteers as needed.

Responsibilities include invoicing, vendor payments, grant disbursements, travel receipts, budget support, and quarterly reports.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and three years accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, payments and collections.
• Manage accounts payable: vendor payments and grant disbursements.
• Oversee collection and reconciliation of travel and other receipts.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Assist in annual budget prep and audit information requests.
• Assist Accounting Manager with quarterly financial reports.
• Support other accounting tasks and administrative duties as assigned.
• Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bookkeeper supports the Accounting Manager in managing the finance and accounting affairs of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida. S/he assumes principal responsibility for creating and managing the Foundation’s financial transactions and related recordkeeping, generating reports as requested via the Foundation’s financial software and other sources. The Bookkeeper is supervised by the Accounting Manager and supervises interns and volunteers as needed.

Principal Duties

• Manage the account receivable function, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
• Manage the account payable function, including payments to vendors and recipients of Foundation grants.
• Oversee collection and reconciliation of travel and other receipts from Foundation staff.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and collecting financial information for the Foundation’s annual audit, inquiries from the Foundation Board of Directors, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, donors and other parties.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with preparation of the quarterly financial reports.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with other accounting, special projects, and administrative duties as assigned.
• Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• An associates degree and three years’ experience.
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.