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Chautauqua Institution · 17 hours ago

Accounting Assistant (Bookstore)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16/hr - $17.50/hr

1+ years exp

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit organization focused on dialogue and engagement across various sectors. They are seeking an Accounting Assistant for their bookstore, responsible for managing cash transactions, assisting with financial operations, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

CommunitiesCreative AgencyEducationEventsNon ProfitPerforming ArtsTraining

Responsibilities

Reconciling cash drawers and preparing receipts for deposit

Researching reasons for any issues in balancing cash, check, credit card, Interdepartmental transfers and other transactions

Counting reserve funds and ensuring an adequate supply of change on hand

Data entry of cash receipts

Assisting accounts payable manager with various financial operations including invoice reconciliation and voucher preparation

May run the point of sale system and be available for customer service when needed

Deliveries and pickups at the Colonnade Building, including change for petty cash reimbursements

General department filing

Run tape for daily and month totals to check against reports

Check vendor statements against processed invoices for missed or late bills

Contact vendors for paperwork (W-9s, credit memos, invoices)

Match receiving slips to accounts for pay-out and process for payment

Prep vendor checks for mailing

Qualification

AccountingCash HandlingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeComputer Application SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingIntegrityDetail Oriented

Preferred

1 - 3 years: Enrolled in an accounting or business degree program or general accounting experience

Teamwork

Cash Handling

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Computer Application Skills

Accounting

Problem Solving

Integrity

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Benefits

Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

$500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.