Finance Assistant - Finance Department
Salary/Full-time

NATURE OF WORK

Effective immediately there is a position open for a Finance Assistant. The Financial Assistant is responsible for maintaining the Zoo’s accounting records for the Operating, Zoo Improvement, and Animal Funds in an accurate and organized manner. The Financial Assistant reports to the Finance Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relations with fellow employees.
• Constantly exhibit a guest service attitude, a smile, and an obvious interest in guest comfort and service.
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and assist guests with questions and directions to various areas of the Zoo. Address the guest - do not wait to be asked.
• Remove trash and debris from public areas; i.e. pick up litter whenever you see it.
• Maintain general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Perform all functions of accounts payable including invoice distribution, data entry, check runs, and file maintenance.
• Issue purchase orders and compare to actual purchases.
• Perform data entry for cash receipts, payroll summaries, and journal entries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for several bank accounts.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor cash flow.
• Review general ledger accounts and reconcile as needed.
• Prepare sales tax reports.
• Prepare penny machine and Mold-A-Rama commission reports.
• Assist Finance Manager in preparing for and assisting auditors during annual Zoo audit.
• Provide accounting information to Zoo managers and supervisors as needed.
• Supervise the cashroom staff in the absence of the Finance Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional after-hour assignments.
• Three years experience as a full charge bookkeeper.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of MAS 90, Excel and MSWord.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ten key by touch.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction.
• Great attention to detail.

To apply for this opening please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:

San Antonio Zoo
Attn: Human Resources Department
3903 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78212
Fax: (210) 734-7291

 

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