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Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

Accounting Specialist & Receptionist

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What they do

An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$40,900 / year median in Florida

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Job Description

Come join an award winning team! Meals on Wheels Plus (MOWP) is dedicated to the mission of assisting individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring, supportive services.
Job Summary:
This position provides receptionist duties and administrative supportto the Finance Team and all departments throughout the organization. Responsible for data entry for the Deposits and Accounts Payable, including processing AP invoices.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Identify and assign GL codes and account distribution for processing invoices and vendor payments and submit for review. 2. Verify payables are properly approved by appropriate Management personnel. 3. Enter accounts payable invoices into financial system and maintain accounts payable sub-ledger. 4. Assist with reconciling monthly vendor statements. 5. Welcoming and assisting clients, volunteers, and visitors on site. 6. Answering multi-line phone system and redirecting, as necessary. 7. Taking messages, as necessary. 8.
Mail Handling:
Sort and distribute incoming mail and stamp and prepare outgoing mail, as necessary. 9. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Minimum Requirements … education, years of experience, and licenses and/or certifications 1. High School Diploma 2. Minimum 1-3 years prior experience working as a receptionist, administrative assistant, or accounts payable data entry. 3. Must be at least 23 years of age and have a good driving record to meet the Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee insurance requirements. Special Skills, Tools, Technology Requirements 1. Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures, computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Excel spreadsheet experience). 2. Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines. 3. Ability to function as a team member. 4. Upbeat personality with positive attitude and ability to greet and speak with visitors and callers. 5. Compassion for and able to work with seniors. 6. Exceptional customer service skills and dedicated to quality output. 7. Excellent oral and written skills; people orient; well organized. 8. Ability to follow up and remember directions. 9. Ability to maintain confidentiality, due to nature of position. 10. Ability to sit for long periods with extended work at a computer. 11. Able to occasionally lift 25 pounds or less (the size of a banker's box).
Note:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Inc. ("MOWP") is an equal opportunity employer. MOWP is a "Drug Free" workplace. Drug testing is mandatory, with a required "negative" result for all federally recognized drugs, including medically prescribed cannabis. All applicants considered for this position are subject to a Level II background check and must be authorized to work in the United States. References are required. Applicants can learn more about background screening at - https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. MOWP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching
Physical Setting:
Office Work Location:
In person