Job Title: Accounting Assistant 

Department: Accounting

Reports to: VP of Finance

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $45,000-$50,00 annually

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of tasks in the Accounting department. Reports directly to the VP of Finance. Ensure that all deposits and payments are properly posted to correct general ledger accounts. Maintain integrity of the vault drawer by proper implementation of cash control procedures. Prepare and enter bank deposits and check request transactions into a computerized general ledger system. Assist in account reconciliation and reporting preparation.

About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you’ll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more.  For more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (To include other duties that may be assigned.)

• Maintain the integrity of the vault cash drawer by proper implementation of cash control
• Maintain Customer, Vendor and W9 System
•  Prepare deposits and change orders going to and from the Bank.
• Prepare journals and post revenue deposits.
• Help with monthly reconciliation of checking accounts.
• Ensure proper coding and verify all check requests, purchase quotes/orders, and auto payments.
• Issue checks and payments in a timely manner, ensure Positive Pay Exports and monitor daily fraud preventions.
• Prepare and review monthly Employee credit card statements.
• Maintain spreadsheet schedules
• Reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts
• Account analysis and allocation of funds to the correct general ledger accounts
• Support Accounting in the day-to-day functions with the monthly, quarterly, annual closing of accounts and finalization of audit.
• Assist VP of Finance with report preparations and any other work that may require additional support.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, computer literacy in Microsoft Office, accounting systems, Microsoft Business Central would be a plus, detailed orientated, and the ability to work within a team. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

College/associate degree in finance, accounting or relevant experience in finance, accounting or business administration.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents within the finance department. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers, vendors, or employees of the operation.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, portions, percentages, and to apply the basic math concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to

respond to a variety of instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in

written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger motion, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, climb or balance; specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. High volume repetitive motion data entry during peak periods. Minimum lifting, carrying files to the storeroom, and moving computer equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Standard office environment along with setting up computers in various locations on the grounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer