We’re seeking a mission-minded, part-time Accounting Assistant to provide comprehensive in-office support working Tuesday – Thursday, averaging 24 hours weekly. This position is ideal for someone who values accuracy, enjoys contributing to the behind-the-scenes work that fuels community impact, and thrives in an engaging, people-centered environment where every role plays a part in advancing our mission. This position, like all others on the team, require attendance at a monthly all staff, in-person meeting focused on collaborating and cross-functional planning (location varies between Greenville and Columbia areas).
Reporting to the CFO, you’ll leverage your hands-on expertise to advance the organization’s success by…
Accounting / Finance Support
- Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by verifying invoices, processing payments (including retail sales from Girlz Gear Shops and mobile units), and reconciling statements.
- Processing outgoing payments, including EFT transactions, physical checks, employee reimbursements, regular operating invoices, and utility bills, etc.
- Accurately coding and inputting expenses to the accounting system using organization allocation methods by various grant programs.
- Assist with record-keeping of cash receipts from contribution and non-contribution sources, coding and data entry of donations.
- Review for coding, processing employee expense reimbursement requests; track company credit card charges, obtain?appropriate documentation?for them,?and reconcile statements.?
- Assist CFO with reconciliations and month-end close activities, as assigned; support throughout annual audit; assist with establishing, documenting and maintaining financial systems and accounting control procedures.
Payroll Processing
- Administer biweekly payrolls for all employees (averages 35/40 headcount), verifying accuracy, processing employee record changes (onboarding/offboarding).
- Setup employee deductions including garnishments, etc. as communicated by HR, auditing for accuracy.
- Support processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Verify employee information entered to time system, and obtain supervisor approvals, as necessary, audit time and attendance system for integrity.
- Process year-end 1099 forms and other tax-related forms, as necessary.
Your background and experiences shall include…
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping with solid payables/receivables responsibilities.
- Payroll processing experience required; Paylocity platform or equivalent preferred.
- Non-profit bookkeeping or accounting experience a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet and research applications; database systems; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping, thorough attention to detail and efficiency.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Critical thinking skills to make decisions and solve problems using sound reasoning and judgment.
- Excellent in time management and prioritizing.
- Strong communication skills to present and explain financial information and policies.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to apply for or interview for an open position should contact Human Resources at HR@GSSC-MM.org. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.