Bookkeeper / Office Assistant

First Capital Finance/Florida First Capital

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 33,760 - 37,136

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Simple IRA contributions

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance

12 vacation days and 10 sick days

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization specializing in SBA 504 loans in Tallahassee is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper / Office Assistant. The individual will maintain financial records, handle bookkeeping, and manage various administrative tasks while contributing to a mission-driven environment fostering economic development.

Qualifications

2+ years of relevant experience with bookkeeping or accounting.
High proficiency with QuickBooks (desktop version preferred).
Available full-time Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Responsibilities

Maintain financial records of company activities.
Handle bookkeeping tasks in QuickBooks.
Assist with accounts payable and administrative duties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Bookkeeper / Office Assistant (Full-Time)

Industry: Non-profit organization specializing in SBA 504 loans

Compensation: Annual salary + generous benefits package (see details below)

Location: On-site in Tallahassee, FL

Summary of Qualifications:

2+ years of relevant experience with bookkeeping or accounting
High school diploma or GED (required)
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred)
Proficiency using QuickBooks (particularly the desktop version) or some sort of accounting software
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel

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Full Job Description:

About us: Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is a self-sufficient non-profit organization with offices in Tallahassee, FL; Jacksonville, FL; and Melbourne, FL. When applying for a new job, we feel that it's important for you to know about the workplace culture. You can read about Our Story on our website. At FFCFC, our mission is to drive economic development and job creation by helping small business access capital through the SBA 504 loan program. We are especially proud of our goal with increasing lending assistance to minority, rural, and women-owned small businesses. FFCFC is a stable and growing non-profit organization, and we have a lot of pride in our achievements and in our mission. Our workplace is a smaller office environment, so you get to know everyone in the office (i.e. you won't just be a "number").

About this position: We are seeking a motivated Bookkeeper / Office Assistant to join our team in Tallahassee, FL. The position independently performs a wide variety of general or specialized accounting functions including maintaining financial records of company activities following established policies and procedures. Primary responsibilities include handling bookkeeping tasks in QuickBooks and preparing documents. Additionally, the Bookkeeper / Office Assistant may address public inquiries related to corporately administered loan programs.

We are specifically looking for someone who:

Is extremely detail-oriented and organized
Has a strong work ethic and has a sense of urgency
Is smart and trainable
Has the ability to adapt to changing business needs
Is proactive and dependable
Loves working as a team player and collaborating
Is good at prioritizing, organizing, and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously
Is looking for more than just a "job" and wants a stable career with a growing company
Wants to work for a company that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit
Currently lives in Tallahassee, FL

If these qualities describe you, please read on!

Essential Functions for the Bookkeeper / Office Assistant:

Codes items and transactions in Quickbooks
Completes bank deposits, EFT entry through online banking portal
Ensures company credit card and expense reimbursement policy compliance
Assists with accounts payable
Assists with administrative duties such as report preparation, answering phones, and ordering office supplies
Responds to public inquiries regarding corporately administered loan programs

Requirements

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Has at least two (2) years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience
Has a high-level of proficiency with Quickbooks (preferably the desktop version of Quickbooks)
Has earned a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
Has an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related subject (preferred)
Is proficient using Microsoft Excel
Has professional communication skills and can maintain effective working relationships
Is available to work full-time Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, in our Tallahassee, FL office
Can pass a rigorous criminal background check

Benefits

Here at FFCFC, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

A competitive annual salary dependent on the amount of relevant work experience you possess
Simple IRA contributions by FFCFC that total up to 25% of your annual salary (this number varies by year, but is typically no less than 20%)
A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, training, and professional growth
A tight team environment where you get to know all of your colleagues (i.e. you're not just a number)
100% employer-paid individual health insurance through Capital Health Plan (partial coverage for family/dependent plans)
100% employer-paid dental insurance
100% employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Optional vision insurance
Voluntary flexible spending account (FSA)
12 vacation days and 10 sick days accrued each year
Seven (7) paid holidays each year

If you think you'd be a good fit, we'd love to see you apply!

You do not need to contact our office about the status of your application; if we are interested in having you proceed through our applicant vetting process, our contracted recruiting firm will contact you by email.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer.

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