Accounting Assistant

About the Position

The Senior Source is the #1 resource in the Dallas area for empowering and equipping individuals and families to navigate aging. Since 1961, we have provided financial and emotional services for older adults to age with dignity and purpose. Whether older adults are navigating financial matters, caregiving issues, or senior living options, The Senior Source guides them towards a successful solution.

Diversity and inclusion are essential to The Senior Source s mission of enhancing the quality of life of older adults in Dallas.We continually foster and support the principles and values of our agency by promoting an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all values, opinions, experience, culture to best address the needs of our employees, clients and volunteers.

Purpose of Position

The Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting Manager with day to day operations. The successful candidate possesses exceptional organizational and time management skills, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities include maintaining daily worksheets and general ledger system, maintaining and completing files and records as needed, assisting with accounts payable and receivable duties, and providing general administrative support to the Accounting Manager. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities Include

Enter data into accounting systems and update various spreadsheets on a daily basis.

Prepare and post monthly general ledger transactions including, but not limited to pledge and account receivables, prepaid and account payables.

Prepare all bank reconciliations prior to the month-end close.

Assist in month-end close and financial statement preparation as needed.

Analyze and reconcile general ledger for various accounts as assigned.

Perform all aspects of the accounts payable function.

Maintain vendor files.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

The Senior Source is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Qualifications Include

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting preferred; Associate degree or relevant certification plus minimum 2 years accounting experience.

Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Must be goal oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Experience with Abila and Raiser s Edge preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills (oral and written communications), active listening, positive attitude

Benefits

The Senior Source offers a wide array of health, dental and vision plans, long term and short-term disability and life insurance coverage. In addition, we offer the opportunity to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer matching program. We also offer generous paid leave and holiday benefits.

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