Bookkeeper

Fish-; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is seeking a Bookkeeper to assist the Accounting Manager with financial transactions, recordkeeping, and reporting. The role includes AR/AP processing, reconciliation of receipts, and support for annual budgets and audits.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree with 3+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; QuickBooks experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel; QuickBooks or similar software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, payments, collections.
• Manage accounts payable: payments to vendors and grant recipients.
• Oversee travel and staff receipts collection and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and gathering information for audits.
• Assist Accounting Manager with quarterly financial reports and other accounting projects.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned and support government reporting requirements.
• Supervise interns and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Independently work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

QuickBooks

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

1. Manage the account receivable function, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
2. Manage the account payable function, including payments to vendors and recipients of Foundation grants.
3. Oversee collection and reconciliation of travel and other receipts from Foundation staff.
4. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal controls.
5. 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.
6. Assist the Accounting Manager with preparation of the quarterly financial reports.
7. Assist the Accounting Manager with other accounting, special projects, and administrative duties as assigned.
8. Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.

Qualifications

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

No phone calls please.

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