GREATER HERNANDO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – PART-TIME
Position Summary: The part-time Accounting Assistant provides essential financial and administrative support to ensure the accurate and efficient operation of Chamber financial processes.
Key Competencies: The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, reliable, and organized professional with a strong foundation in accounting and bookkeeping who excels at maintaining accurate financial records, managing multiple priorities, and supporting efficient office operations. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in QuickBooks, strong analytical and reconciliation skills, discretion with sensitive financial information, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform QuickBooks functions, including account reconciliation and generating financial reports, while coordinating with the external accountant to ensure accuracy.
- Balancing accounts and reviewing bank statements for accuracy.
- Handle bill payment and vendor disbursements, including processing payments via ACH, online bill pay, check, and other approved payment methods in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with AR/AP processes, including invoicing, payment processing, reconciliation, and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records as needed.
- Provide administrative assistance and support to Chamber CEO.
Non-Essential/Secondary Functions:
Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor. This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
Job Standards:
Education: Associate’s degree and/or two (2) years related experience preferred.
Experience: Prior accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred, or related experience in a clerical/finance role. Familiarity with Hernando County is a plus.
Hours: This part-time position requires 10 - 15 hours per week.
This is an hourly position with a pay range of $15 - $18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
To be considered for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to CEO@hernandochamber.com.
