Senior Accounting Clerk

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farmworkers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, tax advocacy, and more—at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org.

Florida Rural Legal Services Inc is seeking a well-motivated and dedicated Senior Accounting Clerk in our Accounting and Finance Department. This position is responsible for intermediate bookkeeping/ accounting functions involving accounts payable, payroll, inventory and related tasks within clearly defined limits and established procedures. It requires accuracy and efficiency and the ability to understand financial information to prepare documents for various Grants, financial reports, and budgets. Work is reviewed and have oversight by the Accounting Manager. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes all documentation pertaining to accounts payable, purchase orders and payroll. Reviews invoices, payment requests and payroll worksheets for accuracy, completeness and proper authorizations; maintains accounts payable files and W-9 files; process and/or print accounts payable checks and ACH files. Researches and resolves discrepancies and other outstanding items found during processing.
• Assists in the preparation of schedules and generates reports related to various finance projects requiring data from the A/P, Payroll system or from other current files or programs the employee works with.
• Prepares and posts journal entries after supervisor’s review and approval.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, departments, vendors, customers, the public, outside agencies and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information or resolve problems.
• Provides back-up coverage for other positions as needed.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, records, and other office documents.
• Performs routine clerical and administrative work and answers in-coming calls.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed or directed by the Finance Director.
• Perform other related duties and assumes other responsibilities as necessary or as delegated.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with (2) years of experience (preferably in a Nonprofit Accounting environment), along with training involving customer service, accounts payables and general office work,
• Experience with Abila accounting system and Paylocity payroll processing preferred. 
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experienced and competent using Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the community, our clients, department heads and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and compose effective and accurate correspondence.

Compensation

The starting salary for this position is $50,000, which is based on experience. FRLS offers a very generous benefits package that includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents and paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays). FRLS Senior Accounting Clerk operates in office, requiring work in their assigned office five days per week.

Application Instructions

• Please provide an extensive resume that details all experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in an office but may be required to assist with activities in an outdoor environment.
• Occasional need to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds,
• Performs tasks involving extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and must be able to drive a vehicle.