Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Bookkeeper-Accounting Clerk Job Opening in Saint Cloud, Minnesota - The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) is searching for a full-time Clerk to join our dynamic team of wildlife professionals. This position provides bookkeeping, accounting, and related clerical functions assisting the organization in maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
Hours
This is a full-time hourly position. The work schedule is typically 8 hours per day Monday through Friday at the NWRA office in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate is $14.64 - $15.13
Eight paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Variety in job duties
Employer
The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, based in St. Cloud, MN, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with seven employees. Since 1982, NWRA has provided consistent high quality training and professional information to wildlife rehabilitators who dedicate their time, energy, and financial resources to help injured and orphaned wildlife with the goal of returning healthy wild animals to their native habitats. Wildlife rehabilitators provide valuable services through professional and compassionate animal care and knowledgeable public education.
More information is available at . NWRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of interest, résumé, and three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submit to email on file, Subject line: Bookkeeper Accounting Clerk Position. Or mail to: NWRA Search Committee; 2625 Clearwater Road, Suite 110; St. Cloud, MN 56301
Job Description
Purpose of the Position
This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) in the NWRA St. Cloud office to assist and support the Central Office staff, and the NWRA Board of Directors, in achieving and maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in bookkeeping and accounting functions and in related clerical functions. The Clerk works closely with the Central Office Manager, Conference Manager, and selected board members to effectively produce and manage the organization?s records and databases for the annual audit, fundraising efforts, membership development, annual symposium, and other areas. This person helps to ensure that NWRA?s high standards continue to be met in a professional, ethical, and legal manner.
Educational and Performance Requirements
An Associate degree in accounting or bookkeeping or equivalent experience is required. In addition, important characteristics for this job include:
Commitment to accuracy and detail
Demonstrated proficiency in Access, Excel, Word, and Nonprofit QuickBooks
Experience with membership and donor databases
Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and practices
Ability to work independently as well as thrive in a team-oriented workplace
Great organizational and follow-through skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High standards of ethical behavior
A positive attitude
This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth to a person who is dedicated, shows initiative and creativity, and can see the big picture in addition to detail. A successful employee gains satisfaction from maintaining accuracy and efficient systems that positively impact the entire organization and improve services. The successful applicant must pass a background check.
Professional Duties and Responsibilities
General Administration
Follow NWRA established procedures and guidelines, recommend improvements, and provide updates as necessary
Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and maintain records associated with deferred revenue, use of vacation and personal time, and other system requirements
Track and keep accurate records of income, deposits, electronic transfers, and revenue transactions
Assist in processing membership payments and records, which may include deposits, credit card transactions, and communications with members
Assist in preparing financial statements and various reports for the Treasurer, Board Committees, Finance Committee, Central Office Manager, as requested
Assist in preparing reports for the annual audit, proofing financial statements, and preparing information for tax returns
Record and track symposium sponsorship, advertisement, and grant revenues and expenditures, including restricted donations
Annual National Symposium
Assist with Symposium registration and provide checks and balances for symposium figures.
Travel to Annual Symposia and assist with registration and other areas as needed for 1 week annually ?typically February or March.
Development and Fundraising
Maintain a detailed, accurate, and current database of donors and create reports as needed
Accurately record, deposit, process, and acknowledge gifts/donations in a timely manner
Accurately track costs and revenue for various fundraising initiatives
Research, apply for, and renew state solicitation registrations to ensure NWRA is in good legal standing for fundraising
Perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.64 to $15.13 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.64 to $15.13 /hour
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