Overview
Accounting Assistant Jobs in Orlando, FL at Florida Safety Council
Company Name: Florida Safety Council
Title of Position: Accounting Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr
Hours: M-F, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Orlando, FL 32803
Who are we?
Founded by concerned citizens in 1953, the Florida Safety Council, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was established to make the roads safer. Our mission is to reduce preventable injuries and save lives through highly effective safety and health training, professional testing and monitoring. We promote safety in every phase of life: in the home, on the road, in schools, businesses, industrial facilities and government.
Why join us?
Work-life balance flexibility, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, family-type atmosphere, birthday recognition, anniversary recognition (5, 10, 15, etc.), group health, dental, vision, and 2x annual salary life insurance benefit, 401 (k) participation after 1 year + 1,000 hours worked, and our mission makes the work rewarding!
Duties/Responsibilities:
Receive, open, and distribute mail within the finance department
Prepare and submit journal entries as required by DoF
Receive Customer Service Representative (CSR) daily deposits for all locations
Work with co-worker to count daily cash deposit for all branches
Assist the DoF and perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Support all other accounting positions as needed
Maintain storage according to document retention and destruction policies
Assist with annual Workers’ Compensation and financial audits as needed
Maintain Petty Cash and provide change to CSRs
Various data entry as required
Open courier bins and distribute financial contents
Coordinate with other departments regarding financial needs
Required Skills/Abilities:
Basic mathematical and accounting knowledge
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Good communication and organizational skills
Investigative/analytical thinker; problem solver
Must be detail oriented and be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Must have a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
Education and Experience:
High school diploma
Three years’ accounting experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching
May require lifting up to 25 pounds
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone and other office equipment
Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Interaction primarily with co-workers
Florida Safety Council is a(n):
E-Verify Employer
Drug-free workplace – following Federal and state guidelines – with smoke-free campuses
Equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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
Title: Accounting Assistant
Company: Florida Safety Council
Location: Orlando, FL
