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Temporary Accounting Assistant
Primary Responsibilities:
Friends of Acadia (FOA) is seeking a part-time employee to assist primarily in day-to-day tasks within the accounting department for 10-20 hours per week at FOA's administrative offices in Bar Harbor. Tasks will include the following:- Distributing invoices internally for appropriate approvals
- Data entry of invoices
- Gift posting from the Development System to the Accounting System
- Filing
The above responsibilities will require a motivated individual to bring a combination of the following:- MS Suite/MS365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Data-entry/Database experience
- Strong organizational and administrative/office skills
- Good time management skills and ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Openness to ask questions when clarity is needed
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to sit for several hours at a computer, ability to lift 20 pounds
- Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, a sense of humor, and ability to work well under pressure
- Associate's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Administrative office experience desired
The Accounting Assistant is an in-person, hourly, part-time temporary position, working 10-20 hours per week. Generally, the incumbent will work in 3-4 hour shifts. The position will work closely with the FOA Accounting Team. FOA offers a positive work environment, values diversity in the workplace, and does not discriminate in any way in its hiring decisions.
Compensation and Hours: $17.85/hour. Friends of Acadia seeks a Temporary part-time Accounting Assistant starting in October of 2024 to work with the Accounting Manager in an array of administrative duties, including data entry, support for gift processing, and other accounting needs.
Apply at: https://friendsofacadia.bamboohr.com/careers/39
Friends of Acadia is an independent nonprofit organization, founded in 1986. Its mission is to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations. We accomplish this mission through a combination of philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, and program innovation, thanks to a dedicated staff and board, and the support of thousands of members and volunteers. Since 1986, Friends of Acadia has granted more than $26 million for park and community conservation.
FOA is an equal opportunity employer.
