JOB POSTING: Bookkeeper

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association-

Immediate Opening

 

Well-established, non-profit association is hiring in Lewisburg, Tennessee for the above position to work part-time (20-30 hours/week). Depending on the candidate, the job could potentially be fulltime with additional responsibilities.

You would take care of our day-to-day financial tasks and be responsible for accounts payable and receivable along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks. If you like working in a small office environment and meet the qualifications listed, please submit your resume.  Position salary range may be negotiable with added benefits & features.  Salary History, Experience, and References Required.  Applications without required materials will not be considered.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Completion of High School or GED
  • Associates degree in accounting, business administration or related field or at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience
  • Intermediate Computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge in Quickbooks and Excel and basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications and internet navigation.

Skills:

  • Data entry.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
  • Ability to prepare, review and understand financial reports.
  • Exceptional customer service communication.
  • Ability to conduct and manage conflict resolution.
  • Time management and multitasking required.
  • Autonomous, detailed, and diligent work ethic required.
  • Comfortable calling customers with overdue balances.

 

Abilities:

  • Pass background checks and drug screening
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
  • Some weekend and late-night work required with advance notice (*)
  • Limited local area travel required (*)
  • Ability to work in, around, and with small groups
  • Experience with horses and love of the equine species is a plus
  • Display professionalism always
  • Be willing to learn new skills and program changes
  • Outside-the-box-thinker devoted to, and with a proven track record of, process improvement

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  • Ability to operate without instruction and accomplish all duties specified and implied
  • Physical requirements include being able to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods as needed. Requirements also include lifting and carrying light to medium weight office items and materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process.
  • Maintaining financial records and supporting documents.
  • Reconciling sales taxes, payroll taxes, and bank accounts at the end of each month.
  • Monitoring financial transactions and reports.
  • Processing accounts receivable and payable.
  • Processing checks.
  • Working with an accountant when necessary.
  • Handling biweekly payroll using accounting software.
  • Tracking PTO time for employees.
  • Provide financial reports to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors when needed.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements. Advise management on compliance needs.
  • Monitor for variances from the projected budget.
  • Send invoices, monthly statements and overdue notices.

 

Job Type: Part-Time

Required license or certification:

  • Driver’s license

Please submit resume and desired salary to mfarrar@twhbea.com.