SENDD POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION DESCRIPTION:OFFICE ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER

POSITION STATUS:Non-Exempt Administrative

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Office Assistant

Serving as a front line for visitors and phone calls

Coordinating office needs and reordering department supplies

Coordinate Incoming and outgoing mailing

Updating contact information for all staff

Maintaining and update filing systems for office operations

Assists in equipment procurement and inventory control

Assists in managing relationships with vendors, service providers and landlord, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time

Support to staff in project administration of local, state and federal grant and loan programs

Other office assistant support activities

Bookkeeping

Prepare the payroll and processes all vouchers for payment of all accounts; accounts payable and receivables, coordinate reimbursements

Assist in preparing monthly revenue and expenditure reports

Assist in preparing reports and financial statements as required by District’s funding sources

Assist in the preparation of the Annual Budget

Monitor all record keeping to assure compliance with expenditures and financial management patterns

Assist in loan fund bookkeeping, amortization schedules, etc.

Assist in preparing for Annual Financial Audit

SUPERVISION:

Work under the supervision of the Executive Director and coordinates with the Assistant Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree, or High School Graduate supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, typing, word processing and other office machines. Excellent skills in MS Word, MS Excel as well as general accounting software (i.e.: Quickbooks, Grants Management Systems-GMS, etc.). Three years of clerical accounting work preferred.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

  1. Dependability - Can be relied on to carry out both regular work assignments.
  2. Cooperation - Willingness and ability to work with others.
  3. Organization - Ability to manage time effectively and arrange work materials for most efficient use.
  4. Observation of Working hHurs - Works within proper time frames.
  5. Flexibility - Ability to meet changing or new situations and needs, and able to adapt to new job assignments.
  6. Adherence to Policies - Follows organization policies and procedures.
  7. Safety - Understanding and implementation of safe work habits.
  8. Appearance - Maintains appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for the job.
  9. Loyalty - Maintains allegiance to organization and represents it in a positive, constructive manner.

10. Communication - Expresses thoughts clearly and concisely in writing and orally.