Accounting Assistant Job at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Nashville, TN

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  • The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this position provides Accounting support. In addition, performs duties such as coordinating meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating mail, and working on special projects.

Job Responsibilities

We encourage you to apply if you can meet the requirements below. A successful candidate will be:

  • A team player: You must be an effective communicator with a diverse group of constituents, and interact professionally and positively.
  • Detail-oriented: Ensure the integrity of the accounting records; organize; manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated: Our ideal candidate can be given a task and able to carry it out with minimal supervision; will learn about general aspects of The Sanctuary; and seek development opportunities.
  • Dependable and Reliable: It is essential that this individual shows up to work on time and completes tasks with accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES include processing purchase orders, packing slips, and receipts; making entries into Quickbooks; reconciling bank and vendor statements; generating and entering payroll entries; reporting; and contacting vendors.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree with 2 years accounting experience, or high school diploma with 5-10 years experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of accounting practices and principles
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Physical requirements include continuous use of a computer; the ability to speak and hear others; walking, ability to lift 25-50 lbs.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • Life
  • Retirement
  • Paid time off

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Email: humanresources@elephants.com or Fax: 931-796-1360

No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Details

  • Date Posted: January 8, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
  • Service Area: Animal Welfare
  • Start Date: 02/03/2025
  • Salary Range: $19.83-$22.60
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs-Mon-Fri

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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